The Family...lots of love for a little one.

So, when I was growing up I was blessed to have one great grandparent in my life. Grandma A. was 94 when she passed away, but she was around for most of my childhood. She was straight from England, very prim and proper, but always fun to be around. Afternoon tea, piano concerts, Andes mints, and trips to Monroe village left wonderful memories of times with her.

I was also fortunate to have two sets of grandparents when I was born. My Mama and Papa (my mother's parents) are still very active and involved in my life today. Mom-mom and Pop-pop, my Dad's parents, aren't around anymore, though. Pop-pop passed away when I was three. Memories include the comforting smell of sweet cigars, sitting in his lap while he was sitting in his comfy chair, and trying to run by his chair fast enough that he wouldn't catch us...a little game he would play with us. Other than that, I can't remember too much...and even those memories are with the help of my sisters fabulous memory. My Mom-mom, well...I remember a lot. I remember compassion, patience, faithfulness, true joy, contentedness in even the most difficult situations. She was a truly godly woman who trusted Him in every moment...knowing that whatever the circumstance may be, no matter how difficult or painful, that she was there for a reason: His purpose. I really wish she could have told her grandchildren the stories she told us before we went to bed. I really wish my kids could have one Thanksgiving at Mom-mom's. I really wish I could stand on a chair in the kitchen watching her cook again. All selfish wishes...because I know that right now she is sitting at Jesus's feet...where she always wanted to be, and to know these memories is enough to make me fall more in love with Jesus, probably all she ever wanted to do. Her name is Clara, Miriam's middle name-the least I can do to honor her example in this life. I can't wait to tell Mia why we named her what we did.

Mia is blessed to have her grandparents on both sides Nee-nee and Pop-Pop (My parents) and Grams and Grumpy (Nate's parents). She has Mama and Papa (My grandparents on my Mom's side), Grandma and Grandpa Robinson (Nate's Grandparents on his Dad's side), and she had Grandma Wilda and Grandpa Bill (Nate's Grandparents on his Mom's side). She also has her Kissy and Uncle Shawn (we're trying to come up with a more fun name!!) and her Aunt Lacey and Uncle Luke. She is so loved by her family, and so blessed to have all of them in her life. God has been so gracious.