Grandpa's Birthday!

Grandpa and Opa both had birthdays this week. Wish we could have been in Connecticut to celebrate both! I don't usually write much with these things...but I do feel like I should say a few things about my dad/parents. I just am humbled and amazed every time I am with them at their generosity and kindness. My parents would truly give us the shirts off their backs if they thought we wanted or needed them. I know this, in general, is the nature of being a parent. But college educations, letting Mark and I live with them, fixing us meals, Grandma providing new clothes and toys in abundance for Ava...it is so touching. I guess especially so because my parents have never been swimming in money. They have never had much-but always tried to slip me a 20 dollar bill even when they really needed it. I often ask how I can thank, repay, etc. and the reply is ALWAYS-"just do the same for your kids". We never want anything. Just do it for your kids. So here is my kid. :) She is blessed to have such a great legacy...and I hope I can instill that generosity in her as well!