babymoon 2011

April 7th has passed and our babymoon is now over.....still a tough month emotionally as we come upon the days I would rather not relive such as their funeral and then of Mom and Justin's birthday. Just sad to think of their age and the fact that we are no longer together as a Family. I miss having my own Family. It's so strange for my Sister and I without our immediate family alive. I think some take for granite they have a place to go home to for Christmas, birthdays, and to share the joy of their own children. It's the loneliest feeling yet we still have great deal of love from so many people. I think the days in April will always be a struggle yet I feel blessed I can still live on through the pain. The babymoon was incredible, the time spent with our dear friends was priceless....I cherished the walks every morning with one of my best friends and long dinners in the evening laughing and talking about life. Elle was safe in MI with Gramma and Grampa- she never even knew we were gone.....she was so comfortable there and I am grateful we have Grandparents who love spending the time with her. I know how badly my Parents would want to be here. It kills me to think that my Mom knows she is missing this. I almost don't want her seeing us down here but then of course I do.....

After coming home from the babymoon, my Sister coordinated a fun dinner with our friends so we could see everyone before the baby comes along. We enjoyed cake and cookies made especially for Baby boy Close and Gramma was sweet to help out with drinks and appetizers for everyone. It was a great evening....

I am 31 weeks along now, 60 days to go. We need to get cranking on this baby room and get organized! I have several projects to complete in the next two months.

Here's a glimpse into some of our memories......I am so lucky to have added another beautiful vacation to the memory bank.

Thinking of my Mother and Father this April and every day beyond. A painful month that reminds us how you left the world....it still breaks my heart and causes stress to think that you're really gone.