It's not every day that your great grandma, or London's great-great grandma, turns 90. And so we made that drive I know all too well to San Diego for a truly inspirational woman. My grandparents rented out her favorite restaurant and hired an Italian musician to sing and play the songs of her childhood, while a slideshow of her 90 years played on a projection screen in the background. All her friends came, as well as every member of our family. Each time someone went to the microphone at the front to share stories and memories, Eleanor mumbled quietly, "Awww, how about that? I didn't know I was that nice! You guys are too sweet!" She is too humble to ever realize how wonderful she is.
The rest of the vacation was lovely. We spent a day at the beach, caught up with old friends, had family dinners nightly, and even took London to my great aunt's sheep-herding ranch in Japatul.
On the long drive home, I couldn't help but feel so grateful for having been placed in such a loving Italian family. Even now, it makes me smile...
Remember how I have been horrified that Kyle and I would never agree on a name for this little girl who will hopefully be born in 7 weeks? Well, problem solved. Her name is Elle.
The rest of the vacation was lovely. We spent a day at the beach, caught up with old friends, had family dinners nightly, and even took London to my great aunt's sheep-herding ranch in Japatul.
And I was there to take Maeci to her first day of 6th grade, also known as Middle School!
