Having Brian and the kids here did many hearts good!
We had dinner waiting when they arrived and Hailey and I worked on her homemade Valentines that only her Mom is more talented at. Mum-mum had bought out the dollar store with all sorts of greats arts and crafts to make them extra special.
Friday, Mum-mum and I took Brady and Hailey shopping to pick out Valentine gifts for Brian and lunched at Wendy's(kids choice) We later celebrated Papa's bday at Woolgrowers...Double YUM! It was tough on Brian, but he sucked it up and made the best of it for our Dad. Matt, Erin and Maddie couldn't make it, but they still found a way to swipe the bill out from under us, all the way from Modesto. What a bunch of stinkers!
Saturday, I think we ate all day(not Brian of course, he's on strike from eating) It does worry us, but know it's part of his grief process and he's aware of it. We delivered goodies to Kelly's boys Spencer and Mason and their cousins Ryan, Joe and Johnny and had lunch at Moo-Creamery. A little later the kids wrote notes to their mom and we attached them to balloons that they released at the cemetery. We watched them slowly float up with the wind taking them higher and higher til we couldn't see them anymore. It was a very slow process and we knew Robynn was giggling as she watched and thought we were goofy with a capital G! Brady insisted his mom had her arms stretched out, ready to take hold of her special valentines. I don't have the words to describe what I felt when I watched Hailey pick up a stick and write "I ♥ u Mom" on Robynns grave. It was a powerful moment and I knew Robynn was with us. We left Robynn and attended Mass at Christ the King. It was rough when the priest asked all married couples to stand, join hands, look into each others eyes and recommit themselves to their marriage. I wanted to teleport my brother anywhere.... but there:(
We indulged in heart pizza and more junk and finished opening all our valentines.
Sunday, we just hung out until our "Bowling Show-Down" with the Starr's, Oxford's and Haines families. There was all sort of fabulous banter, bets and boastful moments. We laughed like we haven't laughed in a long time. It was a wonderful gift of friendship, love and treasured memories.
Today they got back on the road to West Sac around 2 and we miss them already. Thank you Mom and Dad for letting us invade your home for 5 days;) xoxo
Please keep us all in your prayers, as we have good moments and bad, and are not sure which one will will hit us next.

Pray On!
S

PS Tanner was sick the ENTIRE TIME and had to be taken to Urgent Care. We had blood drawn today and are waiting for results. Sad he missed his time with Uncle Brain, Brady and Hailey, but glad we are closer to finding out what's ailing him.
Hooray...Alexa Michelle is back home!!!!