The Summer in the Mitten !

As summer comes to a close today we thought about how we used to spend time at a cottage and play in the waters and enjoy sandy beaches. There is not a minute when we don’t think how amazing Michigan summers can be, how lucky we have been to spend so much time up there, with our family and how we would love to go up there again.

Sand dunes and swimming. Roasting s’mores. So much fun!

I know it seems you are now so far away but you must remember that we are hopeful that you will be back to visit soon. That we will spend time together when you don’t have school and that if we can’t for some reason … you will use these memories and photos to help you when you miss us.

All our love today and always,

Always and Forever …

XOXOXOXOXOXO

Love ❤️ Nana and Poppy❤️?

Memories pop up … here is today’s from my phone ….

Dear Guge and Eli-

So this is what popped up on my phone today when I woke up. You had so much fun with your lemonade stand and selling cookies and all kids of stuff to raise money for the Children’s Leukemia Foundation ! So many people came by the house just to buy from you two. Grandma Sharyn and Papa, Uncle Nick neighbors and well we were so proud of you two for raising money.

Then you were in an article for making such a nice donation so they came and took your pictures. This time it was for Halloween for kids and families who fight cancer !

 

So nice – Serving the community again and again. Do you remember when Nana had you both dress like mom and dad. To show what it is like for them to serve the country. We always tried to make sure you both knew they were keeping you and Americans safe by doing their jobs. To be proud of them and know how much they loved you ! We hope you two will not ever forget your time here and how it really was for you. That you never forget all the wonderful things you learned and did every single day and mostly how loved you are and how everyone in the Mitten loves you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

We are missing you both and every day we send wishes and hugs to you both. We are still so proud of how brave you’ve been through all the changes in your lives and we hope you know that the good things you have done to help others will not ever be forgotten. That you were so good for Nana and Poppy when you were here in the Mitten. And we are always proud of you both. LOVE YOU BOTH always and forever …

XOXOXOXOXOXOX

❤️Nana and Poppy❤️?

From here to the moon and back, the two of you are loved and treasured.

Our letters to you will hopefully help you know in your heart what you really mean to everyone here in the Mitten! We cannot tell you how happy we will be to see you both again, to talk to you both again, to go places with you both again.  Keep dreaming, keep working hard, and keep being kind.   Hugs to everyone and wishing you joy and happiness.

STUFFED BUN!!!

Do you remember how we would stop at THE STUFFED BUN for breakfast sometimes before school. So much fun ! I know it had your favorite pancakes and eggs with bacon . You two loved having poppy with us at breakfast sometimes ! This is Eli and poppy at the stuffed bun wine he FIRST STARTED GOING TO SCHOOL. IT WAS ONE OF OUR FIRST BEFORE SCHOOL BREAKFASTS… you and poppy at the bun!

And here is Guillianna and Poppy always smiling …. ❤️

We went there this morning and all we could do is think about you guys and those fun mornings. Hope you had s great Sunday and making new breakfast memories and have a favorite spot to stop for favorite foods or treats or fun on a Sunday !

We love you forever and always and we hope everyday that today is the day we will see your face and talk to you to hear all about your days. Wishing you healthy happy days and dream full nights of ❤️??????❤️

XOXOXOXOXOXO

Love ❤️ Nana and Poppy❤️?

Tiger baseball today!

Dear Guillianna and Elijah –

This was the first game Guillianna ever went to ….

And this is the last one we all went to with uncle Nick and aunt Liz and Aunt Kiki ! LOOK HOW HAPPY !

Today was one of the nurses who works with Poppy birthday. Your momma knew him when she was small. For his 50th birthday we went to the baseball game. Remember bringing the two of you here and riding on the baseball Ferris wheel. So much fun.

We love you so much. Hope you are having a great day and that tomorrow is a fun Sunday for you.

Love you to the moon and back

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

Love always and forever

❤️Nana and Poppy ❤️?