Sad

Last week we got sad news that my Grandmother a.k.a. Nana had passed away. This was my Dad's mother. She was 87 years old and full of life. I mean she passed away while at a bar listening to a band - what a life! My parents where out of town in Hilton Head when we got the news so they had to pack up and head home to get clothes and make plans about when to leave. We were sad to hear the news but it was great to get to see my parents has they had already been at the beach for two weeks. After lots of phone calls we decided to leave on Wednesday and drive up to Pennsylvania. I rode with my parents and Quinn and her fam drove as well. Phillip and the kids would have loved to come but with such short notice it just made it hard so Phillip stayed home with the kiddos and played Mr. Mom and he did a great job. It was a sad and happy trip all in one. It was sad because this will probably be the last time most of the these people are together especially in Butler but it was also happy because it was nice to see everyone and catch up. I know my Dad enjoyed that part. Lots of people came out to the viewings and the funeral and that would have made my Nana proud. Also it was happy because lots of people/family got to meet the newest addition to our family - Miss Maya! She was a really trouper. She was a little under the weather but she was on her best behavior the whole time. It was nice to have her there with us. It was also nice to get to visit with my Mom's side of the family. It was so nice of them to do everything for us that they did. I know my Dad really appreciates it. My Aunt Sandy and Uncle Fred allowed us to stay at their house and bought sandwiches for after the funeral and my cousins, Jodi and Jill, bought food for us as well as food for after the funeral. This was so nice of them especially since it isn't even their family. They are the most thoughtful people. Thank you all for everything. After the emotionally draining few days we headed back to GA and our 12 hour drive - fun, fun! Then my parents had to pack up and head back to Hilton Head - Oh poor things! We will miss them but we will see them soon.