Memorial picnic 2011

Every year my side of the family gets together for a picnic in the South Hills on or near the anniversary of my Grandma Bobbie's death to celebrate her life. This year marked the 6th year of our tradition. We got to celebrate on the actual day this year making it even more special. June 11th marked 6 years since Grams has passed. For those of those who don't know, my grandma was a HUGE part of my life and I miss her all the time. She was such a great listener, advice giver, impartial judge, inspiration in sobriety and life, and the best grandma a girl could ask for. I miss her a lot and wish she were around to see Jace. I know she would think he is the coolest kid ever! Part of our tradition is to write on balloons to our loved ones and send them up to heaven. I don't know if they get there or not, but I like to think, no matter where those balloons end up the messages get to their intended recipients.

This was Jace's first picnic he could participate in and his first trip up to the Hills in the summer time. He had a great time looking at the creek, stomping on the grass and of course eating his first S'more. I look forward to enjoying many more picnics with my family and many more S'mores with Jace! Such a good day spent with family!