We recently had a liquid amber tree planted in our front yard in memory of Kristen's grandparents, who both passed away earlier this year. We were fortunate enough to live across the street from them and be able to stop by and say hi every so often. Grandpa was always outside as much as he could be, making sure his lawn and plants were trimmed and neat looking. He would always attach a portable sprinkler to the hose so he could give a little extra attention to the spots the irrigation system didn't quite reach. I'm sure his yard was always the envy of the entire street. Grandpa's trash cans were always the first out for pick up and the first back in the yard after the trash truck came by, and I was able to help him out with this when more of his time was needed to care for Grandma. It may seem like a simple job, but I was always more than happy to do it because before Kristen and I were married he would always come across the street and put out the trash cans for her. For me, it was a way to say thank you for years of helping out my wife.
Grandpa never got to meet his great-grand daughter but would always smile and his face would brighten up when we talked about how we were setting up the nursery or how she was getting closer and closer to arriving.
Grandma was able to meet her great-grand daughter and spend some time with her, which was really neat. When Kristen would take Aubrey across the street Grandma would smile and look at her, and it was very special to be able to have 4 generations together for a little bit! No matter what is going on in life, it seems like a baby can always bring a smile to the face and the heart. I know our family will always cherish the memories we have, and the stories we will be able to tell our kids about their great-grandparents as we sit in the shade of our tree on a warm summer day.
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| Great-Grandam, Grandma, Mommy and Aubrey! |
