Cinco de Mayo

I wouldn't have been able to make it to Tom's mom's service if it weren't for my parents, Mike, Sarah, Tommy and Jen.  Friday morning Jen came over with Avery and Owen to watch Cole and Hayden, while Mike took me to the airport.  He then went over to the other terminal, picked up my mom and took her to the house.  My mom relieved Jen (Four kids! 3 and Under! 45 minutes! Alone!!) and stayed with Cole and Hayden until Sarah picked me up from the airport on Sunday afternoon.  I was gone 51 hours, but it took a village and I am so very grateful I was able to be in Florida with Tom, Bernard and Justin. 

It wasn't nearly enough, but we had Mike, Sarah and Tommy over last night for a little Cinco de Mayo fiesta to thank them.  Jen wasn't feeling well and stayed home, but the empty house was probably just what she needed!

Art Walk

This afternoon we went to Little Italy with Aunt Sarah and Emerson - The festival had a fantastic children's area we spent quite a bit of time in!

5 Days Later...

Quite the pro!  Best part of the whole video?  She's rocking a shirt/short set meant for 3 month olds! 

Trying to Keep Busy

Yesterday we went to Sierra's 2nd birthday party.  Cole had a great time playing on the playground and stuffing his face with cupcakes.  Later in the evening we went to Avery's house.  Her 'little' brother Owen was born January 11th.  Can't wait to show him some of these pictures when he's a linebacker on the high school football team!

9 1/2 Months

After Glow

Judith Alice Zanetti
June 23, 1944 - April 10, 2013

"I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an after glow of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun
Of happy memories that I leave when life is done."

Saying we're a bit shocked at my beautiful mother-in-law's passing, is an understatement.  She battled uterine cancer for 9 months, and we were elated when she heard the wonderful words 'Cancer FREE' in January and at her 3 month check up last week. We will never know what happened that morning and it doesn't matter.  The pain is overwhelming enough just knowing her second chance ended way too soon.

Some girls have mother-in-laws that make them feel like they're not good enough for their son. Judy never judged, questioned decisions we made or criticized - She was always about love, kind words, gentle advice and tips. I know I am very lucky.

Cole and Hayden will know all about her zest for life, boisterous laugh and love of telling stories.  But more importantly we're going to pass on her beliefs in life - Give back, be kind to all, and love friends and family more than words can express.