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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Ode to Hal


I love him, I do.
Easter was quite the event this year, as most holidays in our family are. Hal endured the scavenger hunt that the "Easter Bunny" created, visits with Grandparents, two separate egg hunts and a family photo session. I've decided that most men are just not programmed to be excited about these types of activities. Overall, the day was delightful. Hal managed to stay quite cheerful and slipped in several comic relief acts. My favorite act of the day was documented by our camera set up on a tri-pod in the living room. I was in the other room fighting with the girls to have clean faces and semi-reasonable hair in order to capture a decent family picture. Hal was apparently bored and decided to make sure the camera was set up to capture our whole couch so no one would be cut out of the picture. I must say that his photo shoot has made me laugh to myself on several occasions. I am grateful for his sense of humor when I am too uptight to have one myself. It does put things into perspective!

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Keep Your Family Close

My Aunt Fran died suddenly this week while on a boat in Hawaii, where she lived. She was in her mid-fifties and was living life to it's fullest. I am grateful that she was with her long time love and her closest friends when she passed away.

The last time I saw Aunt Fran was six years ago when I went to Hawaii for her 50th Birthday bash. It was a rare opportunity for me to travel with my Dad and spend time with Fran and my other Aunt, Mary Lou. Fran was not able to come to my wedding three years ago and never met my husband and girls.

I have been so incredibly sad this week knowing that I hadn't spoken to Fran in so long and that my family will not have the chance to meet her. This event has made me realize that I take it for granted that I have such a wonderful family. I have never been good about corresponding, but I want to be able to remember the last conversation I've had with a close family member when the time comes that there won't be a next conversation. My family will be hearing a lot more from me from now on, whether they like it or not!