Reception at the house

Thanks for all your support

The past month has been a blur. We have all been hurting so much and we are missing Gary terribly. It's hard to believe he is gone, and yet life continues around us like normal! Iwould like to thank everybody that attended the visitation and the funeral. Everybody who knew Gary can agree that the service was very fitting. The entire service was arranged by my wonderful friends Paige and Sonja who left their families up north (DC and NYC) and flew to be by my side, and Kimberly who in turn used her amazing skills and set of friends to pull the entire event off. I am so grateful for all their help and their friendships. Our friend Jonathan, (old swimmer from Athens, now Father Jonathan) officiated and created a very nice service which included some special moments he had shared with Gary. Our friend Heather who also sang at our wedding were able to sing her heart out, it was magical! Three very special people in Gary's life (Sharon-sister, Tim-friend from UK, and Jim-boss/mentor) had some great things to say about Gary and I do appreaciate all the kind words and good memories. My sister-in law Jenny was so kind and took photos of the funeral and the event at our house and I'm so glad because I hardly remember anything of it. Booze, pills and crying will do that to you..!

Thanks once again for all your support and friendship during this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated and I am forever grateful for everybodys kind words and love.

Our hearts are broken

this past few days have been a blur as Gary passed away on Saturday. He was the love of my life, an amazing father to our children and a great friend and rolemodel to so many people. It's very hard to comprehend, and we are all trying to cope by telling funny stories and memories. And there are lots!!! Just remember that you are missed by all of us and life will not be as bright with you by my side. I will always love you and you will live on in our children!

It's Spring

This weekend was absolutely gorgeous. Saturday was my birthday and it was so nice to be able to sit outside and enjoy the deserts Hayden and Gary had picked up. We were supposed to go out for the evening but Hayden got an upset stomach and threw up so we stayed at home instead. Sunday was even nicer than Saturday and it got really warm. Hayden got a new game for his Nintendo (a monstertruck game of course) that he had been earning money for. He spent some time on Saturday picking up sticks in Allan's yard and earned his last two dollars that he needed. Emmie just loves to be outside and climb on everything. Her poor knees are so banged up and we feel like we should put a helmet on her because she falls so much.

Emmie och Hayden

Emmies nya favorit sysselsattning ar att aka traktor med sin store bror. Det gar bra (an sa lange) och desto fortare det gar desto battre.

Emmie's new favorite thing is to ride on Hayden's tractor. The faster the better. He's being very sweet and likes to take her for a ride.

more presents

Hayden is very excited about his dinsosaur skeleton puzzle. He got so many presents, it was like Christmas all over again.

Nana and Emmie

Emmie had fun too at Hayden's birthday party, running around and eating everything in sight.