Week 40

We had to go buy winter boots and a new winter coat for Gg! Thankfully we are prepared!! Last year we were not so prepared and I decided we are buying boots early. We actually went to Traverse City on Sunday to get my camera repaired. Its taking blurry pictures again... grr so annoying.

First snow of the season occurred on Tuesday, October 22nd! We had a about an inch on the deck by the time we went to school. But it didn't stick around. **Thank goodness**

Daddy has been duck hunting with Mr. Mark and now he thinks he is a duck commander.Lord he is having too much fun.

This past Thursday was donuts with dads. Daddy took you both and then Ash and Al came to enjoy some goodies with you 3 too. You have such a great daddy.

On Friday Miss Kelly became a home owner and we are super excited for her.We went over to their new house Saturday; which was super cool! She discovered she has wood floors under the icky carpet! so that's a huge plus! We can't wait to come over and help her get it all in order!

Silly hoolies dressed up your gi-normous turtles from Uncle Lou in your "jump suit" pj's!

Week 39

Our girls all ready for picture day!

Gg went home with Lia after school on Tuesday so Kk and mommy had a little time together!

Cotton candy clouds first thing in the morning - breathtaking!

The sunrise on the way to church! Splendid I say!

Week 38

My baby is throwing her hat into the arena of student council representative of her 2nd grade class. Big sissy did it way back when she was a 2nd grader and won. Either way Gg you wrote a great speech and I know if you win you will make your classmates proud. xoxo

Well Gg you did not win student council rep for your class but it was not because you didnt try hard. You are a good girl Gg and we are so proud of you for making the effort. You came home feeling a little sad (Honestly I was sad too) but after a little snuggle time you perked up. xoxo I love our Tuesday afternoons together Gg... while Kk is at choir we chat and make dinner or snuggle and enjoy a book or show. Either way the quality time feels perfect. xoxo

Saturday, October 12, 2013 Aunt Gina and Uncle Ben got married. Mommy did both of your hair and you looked like little princesses! You walked Makenna down the aisle. It was so sweet.

After the reception (where you danced your little hearts out), Makenna came back to our house and we had a slumber party! It was fun! Gg slept on the couch, Makenna started out on the other couch and rolled off onto the mattress with mommy, Kk decided she couldn't sleep in the living room so she slept in her bed. I think you all had fun though!

Week 37

It has been an emotional week again my little loves. We buried Great Grammas ashes on Tuesday and that was extremely emotional. It was a long week. Mommy had a rough week at school, you both can feel that and I apologized. I think we are getting back into our after school routine finally. Friday is Pink Game Day at school which means a portion of the proceeds at tonights Varsity football game will go to benefit Breast Cancer Research through a charity. You each have a "Pink Game" Tshirt from last year so you feel all set for today! It makes me smile to know that you both have so much school spirit already. Mommy was not really into the school spirit thing years ago but now that I see your excitement I totally am for it! Mommy even bought a Pink Game Shirt too!
Here are a few pictures from our week.

 

Mommy was given the huge responsibility to  write Great Grandma's obituary since I am the oldest Grandchild. So, here's what mommy wrote:

Ruth Matelski, 76

Ruth Ann Matelski went to Heaven to be with the love of her life on September 27, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on January 2, 1937 to Walter and Lila Burgess. 

She married Louis Matelski on November 10, 1956. He preceded her in death on July 7, 1980. They were blissfully married for 24 years. 

Ruth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved spending time with her family. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and sisters were her whole world. Ruth loved puzzles, reading, and flowers.

Ruth taught us many lessons throughout her blessed life, many of which we hope will be carried on for generations. She lived her life by example, keep a tune in your heart and don’t be afraid to sing it. A friendly smile could go a long way and brighten someone’s day. She was a pillar of strength; it shined through after the death of her soul mate, while caring for her young family. She was strong, funny, beautiful and brave beyond what most people only dream of. Ruth always treated everyone like family.

Any attempt to quantify how much she was loved and how respected she was, and how much she will be missed (especially by her children, grandchildren and sisters) will be woefully inadequate, it defies description. 

She is survived by her children, Louis (Debbie), Judy (David), Richard (Kim), Ben (Kim), Jeff (Shawn), Joe (Suzie), Debbie Gillispie and her 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Her sisters; Oralee (Gary), Audie (Nelson) and Patty, nieces, nephews, cousins, many in-laws and countless friends. 

She was predeceased by her parents, her loving husband, her infant daughter Sherry, sister; Winona and brother; Leslie. 

In keeping with Ruth’s wishes there will be no service. She is forever loved.