February News

I know it's a bit early however, I am having this baby no later than Wednesday, February 2nd and so I wanted to make sure I got February birthdays and news taken care of.

Birthdays
This month's celebrations include
Rondo on the 1st
Grandma Nell on the 5th
Jennifer and Dalton on the 9th
and Samantha (our baby girl) should be here on the 2nd!

A very happy birthday to all of you celebrating this month.

Family News

{Grandma Nell and Dylan when he was only a few days old}

**This past week has been stressful--to say the least. Grandma Nell was taken to the hospital Sunday morning after suffering a massive stroke. Tuesday morning she passed away peacefully.
Grandpa and Grandma Nell had a beautiful relationship together. I feel so blessed to have been able to visit with them weekly and to witness just how much they loved each other. They both agreed that their life was perfect because they didn't have anything to worry about except taking care of each other--and they took such good care of each other. Grandpa wanted only the best for his Nellie. The love they showed to each other throughout their 11 years together is something that I hope to have with Paul.

Grandma Nell will always hold a special place in my heart and with my kids. They love going over to visit with "Grandpa Grape and Grandma Nell" and I hope I can find little ways to help them remember what a special grandma she was for them.

{"Grandpa Grape" with Dylan-a few days old- and Connor-20 months}

**Grandpa Bauer is going to be a great-great-grandpa this year, and Sharon will be a great-grandma. Lindsey is expecting a baby in a few more months. No details about if it's a girl or a boy but we can't wait to find out. And don't you worry I will pass along any and all information I have to keep you all updated! Congrats Lindsey!!
{funny side note about this. I was telling Grandpa the other day that he was going to be a great-GREAT-grandpa his response: "well, Tara, you're damn right I'm a great grandpa, but I already knew that!!} oh grandpa, always a joker :)

**The Seven Sisters Reunion is the last Saturday of this month. Mark your calendars for a little weekend get-away!

Also, I am working on a little something for Grandpa and I need EVERYONE'S help to make it turn out right. I won't share too many details but I will give you a hint.....every family needs to find a family picture or 2 (or 5 if you really want to) for a surprise for grandpa. I think after I have this baby and get a few more things organized for the surprise, I will let everyone know ALL the details!!!

oooooh, are you getting excited?
good.
I will fill in you in more next month!

lotsa love
Tara