Grandma

A couple of weeks ago, Owen and I made a trip up to Jeannette PA (east of Pittsburgh) to visit my Grandma and some other extended family. My mom and sister Stef made the trip over, too. It was both a wonderful and a bittersweet trip - we got to see Grandma the morning after our arrival, in her apartment at a local assisted living facility, but the very next morning, she passed away. Though her death was sad and unexpectedly quick, I am so glad that I got a chance to see her one last time and be there to support my Mom and her siblings, especially my Uncle Chris (who took care of Grandma for many years). I know that Grandma found extra peace and happiness during her last days with a visit from her happy great-grandbaby boy and a taste of my Mom's delicious homemade cookies. My Grandma was everything you could want in a grandmother - generous, loving, funny, with a quick wit and an easy laugh. We'll miss you Grandma.

Four generations (taken January 2010):

And here's a funny video of Owen entertaining himself at a mirror during our visit: