May

Leah turned three on May 8th, 2011. It was also Mothers Day. We had a princess party on the Friday before with lots of little princesses. It was lots of fun and Leah was spoiled.

She is a beautiful, and smart three year old. I love this little spunky girl!!

on May 21st, my Grandma Downs passed away. I can't find words to describe her amazingness. She wasn't just my grandma, she was my friend. I was lucky to live so close and spend lots and lots of Sunday dinners together, afternoons at the park, lunches at Wendy's with the kids, and days full of sewing. She has left me with a great example of the women that I want to become. The program for the funeral service had a quote that I especially liked:

A Life well-lived is a legacy of joy and pride and pleasure, a loving, lasting memory our grateful hearts will treasure.

I will always have a tender spot for her and the legacy that she left. I can only imagine the perfect joy she is feeling with my grandpa and her own parents and all those that have gone before. Until I can see her again, I have lots and lots of memories, handfulls of keepsakes and blankets she has made, and many, many examples of Christlike living to follow.