Grandma June and Texas

I have family in Utah and California and it seems like unless there is a funeral I don't get to see them these days.

I was so thankful to have my Aunt and Uncle watch my cousins children nearby us so that we could see my Grandma while they were here for a week. We only had one night to see them but it was so nice.

I sure do value this time. Its hard with her being my only grandparent of 6 left. My mother passed 5 years ago so its rough around holidays.

At one point I reminded her I was "Jenny", she says Oh you are, well aren't you pretty, we'll keep you. Then she sang me "You are my Sunshine". It was the most perfect moment. One I will keep always.

My daughter was very taken by her. She doesn't remember her nana, her dad's mom much these days but the forgetfullness sure was so similar. She could not believe my patience and understanding over lost ideas and memories. Just siting holding her hand is plenty.

This is one of my favorite photos from the evening. 

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Visiting Jakob at SMU October Homecoming

I was very fortunate to attend all of Jakob's pre college experiences. My husband had to work and was unable to tag along. Even orientation and move in was not possible. Homecoming at SMU is in October and instead of going out during that busy weekend we went the weekend after for my pre birthday celebration.

I was so excited to see him. Its amazing how much they change once they move out on their own.

We made a stop at In and Out. I loved this restaurant in California so its so nice that Dallas has them, and its pretty inexpensive considering.

We stayed the whole weekend so he got to sleep in a real bed and enjoy a break from the campus. 

We gave dad a tour of the campus and snapped a quick photo there

I love their change up of landscaping. I wonder what they do with all the pepper plants when they are finished with them.

We enjoyed a night out at Outback, not normally in our price range but it was a nice treat.

Jakob collects soda bottles, he happened to find a few during our weekend venture. He was one happy camper. It was a great birthday treat. One I hope we can continue.

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