Looking Ahead...

.... yesterday under overcast skies and a chilly wind, we buried Poppa's cherished Mother, Munchie's Great Gramma.  She left us peacefully last Friday and she will be missed terribly by her seven children.  It was a tough day for all of us - made easier by family and friends.  A special "thank you" to all those people who stopped in to chat with us, pat us on the back, or just to smile.  And a special thought to those who travelled long distances (you know who you are!), and those who took time from their busy days at work (you know who you are too!)  Poppa is feeling a little lost, since he has been going to visit her every day for the last 10 years - since Great Grampa died in November of 2002.  So, we are thinking even more about our upcoming trek to Florida for a carefree winter in the sunshine!  But - some people enjoy winter....

... Little Smiley pulled out this adorable winter hat to keep his little ears warm when he left for day-care, and......

... Munchie couldn't help hamming it up for the camera when he looked at himself in the mirror in this warm headgear.  I sure see Poppa's eyes looking at me in this shot!  Mommy was telling me Munchie was excited to see the snow and couldn't wait to get out there and run around in it.  Little Smiley was a little more cautious since he didn't really remember snow and didn't realize that it would "crunch" under his shoes.  But after studying his big brother frolicking in the cold, white stuff - decided he could do it too, and was soon joining in the fun.