- Mon, Nov 30, 2009 /
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November started sadly for us. Paul's Grandfather, Jerry G. Forest passed away early in the month. Miss Kaelynn was never able to meet her great Grandfather, but he would have loved her to pieces - and she him, we are sure.
And so, we traveled back to Sayre & Waverly to meet with the family for his memorial and for a celebration of his life, and a family reunion (of sorts). It was the first time many of the family would meet Miss Kae, and they all adored her of course, and our little social butterfly loved them too! Almost everyone was there - the first time that the whole family (or almost all of them) had been able to gather in one place since the Grandparents 60th wedding anniversary many years ago. Miss Kaelynn made certain things a bit more difficult then they would have normally been, but everyone there has kids, or at least understands what toddlers are like - so it was all okay!! It was really nice to see the family, despite the sad circumstances, and we all spent the time catching up, reminiscing and just being family.
Unfortunately, both Paul and Kaelynn ended up with the flu - Paul while we were back east, and Kaelynn on our way home, literally as we were trying to get on our 2nd plane for the long part of the trip home - it was a tough trip home!!! Poor things - they had it pretty rough!
The rest of November was pretty relaxed - just everyday playtime, and general life. We had a nice Thanksgiving - again with the Bruton family and Aunt Haidee & Uncle Marek. We made a weekend of it, and spent time at the playgrounds and the beach, as well as just relaxing and hanging out. She got to try out her new travel tent at Gamma Beth & Gampa Al's. It was as always, a wonderful celebration - with lots to be Thankful for!
We are of coure looking forward to the holidays!!!