I remember 4th of July very clearly last year. It was a tough one at the lake, but we made the best of it. 4th of July was their favorite time up there and in the past, my Dad's Father would travel up there, to celebrate his birthday. My Mom would always bake him a cake.
This year we are all heading up north and this time, my Mom's Sister (my Aunt) and my cousin and her husband are coming from Texas. My Mom's Dad (Grandpa G.) is hosting a dinner tomorrow and I'm really looking forward to being with my Mom's entire family. All of her siblings and my cousins. But it's difficult, she would love this. She would love the fact that everyone was "up-north", my Dad would have loved to entertain them (he was one of the best entertainers!).
Not only will we see my Mom's entire family this weekend, we'll also head back to Wyandotte to my Dad's Fathers home, as he turns 90 on Sunday. My Dad's family will all be there. All of his siblings.
We feel so blessed to be able to celebrate this day with him. At 90 years of age, life is a gift. At this point, we can truly celebrate his life. So hard to believe he will have lived over 40 years longer then my Parents did. That's tough to swallow.
Looking forward to a weekend of fireworks, s'mores, Aunt Lisa's homemade strawberry pies, my Sisters guacamole, Grandpa taking us out on his new boat, having my Mom's entire family over to our place to celebrate 4th of July. And Elle's first 4th of July. I'd like her to get used to big 4th of July celebrations at the lake....with our family....
You will be missed and thought of the entire weekend........
Happy 4th of July everyone, hope you spend it with friends and family.
Much love,
Melissa
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