Category Archives: Cousins

A Tied Knot

Several weeks ago we got the news we had all been hoping to hear: Leslie and Jason were finally getting married! The wedding took place today at St. Thomas More Church in Tallahassee and was celebrated by Father Tim. We were all invited to participate via live stream. This was my first virtual Covid wedding. […]

My, Have Times Changed!

There is a perk to having a niece who is a traveling nurse.  Occasionally, she travels close enough to drop in for the day.  Such is the case until October while Kim is working in St. Louis. She drove out to spend the day with us. It’s hard to believe this was the first time […]

Four Generations

It all started with an innocent little question: “Would you like to get together for a sisters weekend?” The next thing we knew the plans were made. My sisters and I were meeting in Las Vegas to hang out and visit with my dear 97 year old grandma and our aunt.  Well, where Laynie travels […]

Celebrating Faye

Before my auntie Faye passed away in May, she voiced her wishes that our family come together in the presence of my grandmother in Las Vegas rather than at a funeral or memorial in Florida where she lived.  She always said that when she and my uncle got married, my grandmother welcomed her into our […]

So, So Sad to Leave!

Sunday morning before heading out, we were able to satisfy Walker’s one big wish… …to put his toes in the Pacific Ocean.  Laynie skillfully led us down to a private beach area called Crystal Cove.  It was quite the feat as the OC marathon had roads closed all over town.  In fact, had Laynie not […]

So, So Special!

The boys and I made a very fast trip out to Orange County this weekend to see Laynie and meet the newest member of our family, Sophia.  By fast, I mean we left Friday after school, got into OC at 10 PM, spent Saturday and Sunday morning with Laynie and Sophia and then boarded a […]

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