Florida Family

Because I'm part of the family I can say this, my Florida family is crazy. You may describe yours as stubborn, light hearted, easy going, but mine is just crazy. We owe it all to these two who are no longer together for a reason I can only chalk up to craziness. For that reason, they are pictured separately. Which is probably still their normal because as far back as I can remember they had everything separate: phone numbers, mail boxes, bedrooms . . . You thought we would have seen it coming, including the crazy part. But any who, now they live in different homes, although same neighborhood, so we said our hellos and goodbyes the same day. I hate these "goodbye" visits. How can you sum up years of absence in 30 minutes while still holding a tactful exit especially when the meaningful chatter left years ago? I miss it. I miss them. We have some great memories though. But if crazy keeps us alive, I don't want to live to be too old. However, I love my family and I love the gospel, and to that I owe to these two. Maybe the crazy will fizzle each generation. We make the most of it.

the blue in the photo uploaded weird, apologies

When I asked him how he was doing (always a loaded question, which I myself hate to answer) he said his infamous line "I've never been more miserable in my life" and then I called his bluff because I said not when Lexi and I are here. He smiled. I got a smile. And he dressed up for us, shoes and all.

L-O-V-E that series of pictures.

MawMaw met Lexi for the first time. No quotes. But she did comment on Lexi's chunk. Just a lot of talk about things. Unfortunately, my step-grandpa, Mack, who I met for the first time that day, had been placed under hospice care in the home. He passed away the following week. I'm glad I got to meet him, even if just to say hello.

Lexi took a liking to Dylan, her second cousin.

She fell asleep on Tab riding the golf cart. Just as I was saying she never falls asleep just anywhere, especially on bumpy golf cart rides! But I stand corrected.

We also spent time with Tab and her kids with Aunt Shirley at their house. Not even trying she feeds me the best meal I've had in years. Leftover spaghetti at that! Only she can make leftover spaghetti so good. As well as the best brownies I will crave for the rest of my life.

A lot of us got together later that week to celebrate Shannon's graduation with her doctorate of nursing. She is also 37 weeks pregnant. Go Shannon! I feel like everyone looks beautiful up there ^^

 

 

 Who doesn't want a picture with this pup?

Shannon and Ashlynn came back over for some pictures and play. 

A little skinny dipping happened

This lady amazes me so much! You have no idea.