Winnie's 1st Birthday + random pictures

Proud Daddy

Ethan doing homework

Dinner for the folks who served at Darryl's memorial service.

Ethan's school picture

Ethan and Dana being silly

Winnie and Grandma

Cheesy smile.

I spend my Mondays with this little Jellybean.

Winnie turned 1 

Looking all Christmassy for his students recitals.

 

Thanksgiving and Winnie's birthday

 

See picture below...  

We had an amazing day!  No turkey, stuffing, or pumpkin pie, but we totally enjoyed the tacos and peanut butter ice cream cake.  Winnie got her first little bike, we tried to go for a walk, we sang, we ate, we laughed, and talked about vacation plans for next year.

Winnie's first bike.

2 birthdays

 We went to Olive Garden for Hilary's and my birthday.  Had a fantastic meal!  We also finished rearranging my furniture that I had started by myself.  I probably should stop doing that because I keep hurting my back.  

Picking up the pieces

Trying to pick up the pieces of my life. 

I forgot to post these pictures of Dana when she was here in Michigan.  She and Ethan will be making a trip out here next month for Christmas.

Michele came out one weekend to help me clean out Darryl's closet.  Kyle and Hilary and Ryan have all been a huge help with clearing things out, organizing and figuring out finances.   There's still so much to do, but we are making progress.

I've been spending my Mondays with Winnie-bug.

I went to a Wednesday morning church service and lunch.  In January Ryan and I will do the worship there.  I also went to a widow support group, another day I had lunch with Kathy D, and another day I was invited to a neighbors house for drinks and snacks with a bunch of other neighbors.  Who am I?

I sold Darryl's beloved Kubota, hat and all.  So many memories.

 

Last pictures of Mom

We lost Mom yesterday.  I was immediately overcome with memories.  How do you say "bye" to your Mother?  I don't know.

Darryl helping mom to the car; leaving her house for the last time.

 Sadness....