Blake's School of Dance

I can't stop watching this video of Blake. First off check out his outfit, transformer t-shirt that is too small but very loved, basketball shorts, white socks, and black shoes - AWESOME!

You gotta admit he's got moves!

Thank you Uncle Justin!

Uncle Justin got our family some tickets to Elmo Live!

It was really fun.
The kids were glued to the action and then got really sleepy. Blake told us we needed to hurry home after the show so he "could take a break." However, he also informed us that a break was not sleeping.

Mildred

I finally told Ellie today that Great Grandma Mildred (Marlene’s Grandma) went home to be with Jesus. Her little lip just puckered up and she fought back tears. She ended up sitting on my lap for 10-15 minutes with little tears rolling down her cheeks. She said she was going to miss brining her flowers. She had a special quiet little relationship with her. We didn’t get to see Mildred too often but Ellie loved walking up stairs into Mildred’s house to bring her little treasures or just to sit with her. Blake was so worried about Ellie he asked what was wrong. When I explained he got very concerned and immediately prayed, “God, PLEASE fly Mildred back to our planet so she can be here still.” Then to make sure God got the message he unfolded his little hands and as if blowing a kiss he blew his prayer up to God. It tugged at my heart. We talked about how there is no pain and no tears in heaven. We prayed again and thanked God that Mildred is in a better place then we can imagine. We thanked God for letting us know her for the time she was here with us and asked for comfort. Our prayers are with you Mars, Oma Betty and Opa Chuck. We love you all!

Fun with Papa's Pictures

Last night Michael's parents came over with pictures for a Mother's Day gift for Grandma Viola. I found some really fun pics and can't resist posting them!

Take a look at Blake's expression. Papa was setting a timer to take the picture. He could not understand why we were all staring at the camera saying "cheese" when Papa wasn't even behind it anymore. Priceless!

This is Grandma Viola, Great Grandma Viola or GG - Take your pick.

She is simply beautiful, inside and out!

I can only hope I am half the woman when I reach her age.