You know it's time to update your blog when your 6 year old niece is giving you a hard time! I know it's been awhile! Here's what we've been up to.
Last week was the funeral of our sweet friend Sadie Huish. She battled long and hard and brave the same brain tumor (known as DIPG) as Ashley. We are so grateful the Huish family for letting us into their lives and letting us get to know there little princess. The funeral was obviously sad, but yet a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. I was sitting out in the foyer and sweet little Olivia, Sadie's little sister, spent some time with me near the end of the service drawing pictures, and then cuddled up in my lap and almost fell asleep. It was sweet, I had to hold back the tears.
Here is Sadie and Olivia at our house back in September playing in Ashley's dress ups.
Here is the DIPG group that was at Sadie's graveside service.
I am so glad I know these people, although I don't like the circumstances in which we know each other. Hannah Binn's mother came from Texas, and Mara Adams parents came from Washington. I wish we could have a picture of all of our little girls in heaven together!
We miss you already Sadie, give Ashley a HUGE hug for us!
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WE LOVE CALIFORNIA!
In order to get your daughter to love tennis, you get a room overlooking the tennis courts!
Could someone get me some more ice please!
ThE LiFe!
A little chicken fingers and fries by the pool. SpOiLeD!
So Adorable!
Alice loves smelling flowers!
Alice loved the beach, it took her a minute to figure it out, but she ended up loving it. Her and I stood at the edge of the water for probably 20-30 min., or until my back couldn't take it anymore, just letting the waves come up and hit our feet. She could have stood there all day.
Paul and I celebrated our 8th Anniversary while there. The past 8 years have brought a whirlwind of trials and emotions, but I am so glad I have my best friend right by my side to help me through them all. I can't imagine my life without him! I am the luckiest woman ever!
