Thanksgiving Weekend

This Thanksgiving was different for us with Mike not being here and Daddy in the hospital.

 

Even though the past few months have been very difficult for both of our families, we have a lot to be thankful for and these two are at the top of the list :) 

My beautiful Ella Bella all ready 

Caleb at GGs

My little Indian after school on Tuesday

Hanging out with the cousins at MeMa's House 

Mema and two of her monkeys 

Helping me cook strawberry pretzel salad for Thanksgiving lunch

Caleb trying it out 

Hanging with Uncle Mason and baby Jules 

Sleepy babies

This girl rarely wants her picture taken but she was actually posing 

 Caleb, Camden and Cole at GGs House

The girls are ready for dirt cake 

Coloring with PhePhe

They stayed with Phe Phe while the mommies shopped and the daddies and brothers hunted

One happy boy in the deer stand with his daddy 

They didn't see any deer so they decided to take a selfie!  Ha!

 

 

 



Remembering Mike/Daddy/PePa

Mike passed away peacefully in the presence of Susan and all his boys on Thursday night around 8:45 pm.  While our hearts are broken, we are so thankful he isn't suffering anymore.  We had some wonderful family time this weekend - just enjoying being together and remembering the wonderful memories we have with him.  The celebration of life was a sweet service and reflected what a honest, hardworking man he was who loved farming, hunting, fishing and above all else his family.

 

Here are a few pictures I love of the Memorial Video that was made...

 



Mike and Susan back in the 70s

Family picture - not too long after Corey and I were married

Ski Trip with his boys

With the grandkids at Mason and Jessica's wedding

Annual Thanksgiving picture a few years ago

A few weeks ago!

 

Here are a few pictures of the visitation

Flowers from the grandkids 

Family Pictures

 

 

We love and miss you Mike! 

Taylors Every Day - week 46

Monday

OCC National Collection Week kicked off!

We got our shoeboxes ready!

 

Tuesday  

Kids got up early and snuggled with Granddaddy before getting ready for school!

 

Wednesday 

Ella wanted pigtails again!  On the way to school!

Ella's "J" and "K" artwork

 

Thursday 

After Bible Study we went to Chickfila with some of our friends.  The kids wanted to look at the pond - Ella, Teague, Lizzie Kate.

Caleb had Grandparents Day at school today and Granddaddy and Mammy went to lunch with Caleb and bought them both some goodies from the Book Fair. 

Kent and Melanie announced - "It's A GIRL!"  We are thrilled!

 

Thursday Night - PePa went to Heaven so the rest of the week is kind of a blur and no Friday pictures.  We sure will miss him!



Visiting with PePa

This weekend we went to visit PePa and spend some time with him.  He has been battling cancer for 3.5 years and his time with us on earth is coming to an end.  While we are so sad and will miss him, we know that he will be healed in Heaven and we will see him again!

Hanging out in PePa's bedroom on his walker

Ella was so good with him and talked to him and sang him songs. 

We also visited with GG and PhePhe and cousins. 

MeMa and Caleb wrestled - looks like MeMa won! 

The girls enjoying their tent 

Playing in the soybeans that Uncle Mason is picking 

Helping Mason measure the humidity of the beans 

Ella sliding in them 

Climbing up in the combine

Riding the combine while Mason picked 

Caleb driving - watch out!  

Ella loves holding Jules 

Lena's turn - sweet Taylor girls! 

Saturday night the boys cooked oysters for everyone to enjoy

Caleb tried them and like them!

 

We enjoyed some quality family time this weekend and just being together!



Taylors Every Day - week 45

Monday

Eating Halloween candy after school

 

Tuesday 

It was Veteran's Day so the kids didn't have school - lazy PJ day! 

Mitzi and kids came and we took this crazy crew shopping! 

Playing outside enjoying the beautiful weather!

 

Thursday 

Reading books with Granddaddy 

On the way to BSF with Haley 

One worn out girl 

My hippy girl - check out how she wants to wear her headband

Happy Birthday Granddaddy!

We had a conference with Caleb's teacher.  I love seeing his work in the hallway :)

 

Friday 

Lunch with Caleb 

Washing tables - he is so proud of his jobs at school! 

We went shopping for our OCC shoeboxes and treated ourselves to pretzels while we shopped!

 

Another busy week - we are headed to visit PePa and MeMa tonight!