Grandma's Memorial

Last weekend was Grandma Helen's memorial service. On Friday afternoon we left for Monticello. When we got to Gail's house we were greeted by lots of family. Grandma Sylvia and Grandpa Lee got there with Uncle Chris and cousin Michael shortly after we arrived.

This was the first time that Mady got to meet Uncle Chris. Boy, did she love him! Her face would just light up. Cousin Michael didn't pay much attention to Mady on Friday night. He was too busy playing with all of his cool new toys.

Uncle Norm and Aunt Linda arrived a while later and after a good meal the family watched the video tribute that I made for Grandma. It was really nice to watch it with everyone and hear all the stories. Mike and Drew got to Gail's around 10 and after they ate we watched the video again.

Mady did very well on Friday for being overtired and around so many people.

Saturday morning Daddy, Momma, Mady, Uncle Chris and Michael went to the outlet mall for a little shopping and to get out of the house before the memorial service.

At the memorial service, Mady did very well, once she was in her stroller. The service was beautiful. I especially loved the stories that people told about Grandma.

After the service Mady got to meet her Uncle Keith, Aunt Michelle and Aunt Sheri, along with cousins Ashlynn, Sasha and Matt. Once Ashlynn and Sasha started paying attention to Mady then Michael decided it was okay to pay attention to her as well.

Once back at Gail's we spent more time with the family. Michael played with Mady a lot on Saturday night and even held and fed her. Auntie Toni also spent a lot of time playing with Mady, mostly playing "up down" and watching Michael ride down the stairs.

It was a nice weekend to spend with family remembering Grandma and making new memories. I'm so glad that Mady got to spend some time with her Uncle Chris and cousin Michael.