May 7th-16th

Im gonna do my best to do a little "backposting" ..On our way to MD! We were so excited to see everyone! I had been almost a year since we had seen most of our family. Tori was so excited to go on a plane ride, we left fairly early, short wait to get on the plane and no layover and I was lucky and the girls fell asleep most of the way there! I was very blessed to have caring flight attendants which helped with an easy flight! My Dad picked me up, it's was so good to see him! Shaun and Emma were there at the house!

Tori immediately threw off her shoes and was in the sandbox with Emma!

The next day was Mother's Day. My Dad and Mom took Gavin and me and the girls to go see my Grandma and Popi Bell. It was good to see them, she had a great day! Mary Ellen, Jay, Peggy and Mike were there visiting too.

The following week was Shaun's Graduation! Shaun graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. It started off a bit rough..On the way there I got really carsick and was kinda miserable the rest of the weekend. But, it was soo good to see my brother and my sister in law and their girls. I wish we could have stayed longer.. Miss you guys!

..Turns out I got some type of flu and was sicker the next day after we got home..

More to come!

Love you Nana!

Mary Alice Brayton
1936-2011

My sweet Nana past away early this morning. We will miss her so much. I am glad she's not in pain anymore and she can rest. Love you Nana!! Give Elise hugs and kisses for me!!

Well, I thought I was back..

I had so much fun in Md. I saw my most of family everyday! I think Victoria an

d Josephine had more fun! All they had to do was woke up and they had a playdate! Tori couldn't get enough of her "Popa", "Nana Bell", "Nia" and "Gabin". I think they had more fun times together than fights.. I think.. either way she misses and talks about her cousins everyday! It was nice that all the cousins are about the same age! I miss everyone! It was so nice to see

you all!We were able to visit "Draa-ma" and "Popa" a few times, when we first

saw themshe got to see her Uncle Ern" as well. They pulled up and Tori ran to their car sh

outing "POPA!", SO CUTE..Tori had fun jumping on the trampoline and jumping on Popa. haha They were sure to have grapes stocked! As soon as we walked in the door, Tori said "Hab grapes, Popa?" she is so funny. I love that she is talking now. Well, I am abou

t to pass out. Should probably go to bed now. Ill update more tomorrow. Hopefully

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Victoria with her Oldest Cousin Emma! This was taken shortly after we arrive at my Moms from the airport.

Sophia playing in the rain.

Leigha

Maason

These two were so cute together(Above)
While I was taking pictures of my Nana, Anita texted me and told me that Tori was holding Gavins hand and said "You make my heart happy" So cute!

Our little thumb suckers!

Josie crawled next to Tori and got under the covers with help by her big sissy!

Both the girls made this cute little face! It only last about a month and then it's gone. haha So I had to get it on camera! What don't I take a picture of... ;0D

Things have been alittle crazy since coming back from MD. Trying to set back in a routine again with the girls, getting used to Spencer's new work schedule with 10 hour shifts 4 days a week. I do enjoy his 3 days off.
As those close to me know, my Nana is very ill. She will not be with us much longer and that has been on my mind for the past few weeks. I know that we will see her again, she will be with her family that has past on, and ofcourse our dear sweet Elise. So, for those of you recieving multiple pictures from me I apologize, you are the few that are getting results of editing stressing..apparently when I am stressed I edit pictures.. that and my nails are gone. Blaah, I have been so goood!!! I havent bitten my nails in about, eehh, 6 months! Well it's 11:30, I should attempt to sleep. Please keep my family in your prayer these next few days.

Im Baack!

I am back from my wonderful trip to see my family in Maryland! I hope in a few days I will be able to update the blog! See you soon!