We're just wild about Gigi...


We spent a lot of time with "Gigi" (great grandmother, get it?) last week. My grandfather passed away on Wednesday. He has been taking care of her for the last few years. She has Alzheimer's and can't be left alone. When he died, she came and hung out with us for a few days. We loved having her here. Brady kept asking if we were gonna get to keep her. :O) I am so glad to report that we found her an AWESOME assisted living center that she is so excited about moving in to!!!! She is going to love it there because there is SO much to do every single day (water aerobics, dinner at restraunts, trips to Walmart, SuperTarget, the museum, movies, etc.)

We love you Gigi

Comments

Karen said…
You have one lucky grandmother to have someone like you in her life!

I love your new background!
February 16, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Rachel Mohat said…
Wow what an adorable picture! And she still gets her nails done??? WOW!
February 16, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Snarky Belle said…
I am sorry to hear about your grandfather.

What a precious picture! "Brady kept asking if we were gonna get to keep her"...I think that is one of the cutest things I've heard in a while. So adorable! Glad to hear you found a great place for her to live.
February 17, 2009 at 6:26 AM
Amanda said…
So sorry to hear about your Grandfather. It must have been a hard week for you guys:(

How great that your Grandmother has you to look after her and find her a wonderful place to live:)

That picture is very sweet and I imagine will be treasured forever:)
February 17, 2009 at 1:36 PM
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