Dear Guillianna and Elijah:

Do you know what we have been thinking about…

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE

We have been thinking how much we love you both, and how happy we are that the Birthday box was delivered safely.  I sent it early so it would not be late if there were any shipping delays from the bad weather in the Carolinas.   So many flights were changed and cancelled, that it affects every area, even if you dont live near the bad weather…. but there was no way that we were going to let your birthday gift be late.  So happy… so sweet….

We hope you had a great weekend, lots of fun with mom and dad, and feel rested and ready for a new school week.

Today we saw both of your Great Grandmothers, and Papa Alan, yesterday we saw Aunt Allyssa Cole and Elena, while Gray and Uncle Dwan went fishing….  look he has lost his two front teeth.

He’s getting big too isn’t he ?   We also saw Uncle Nick, Aunt Liz  and Bash!   When you think about how he is getting big…. it is pretty clear that so are you two.   LOOK at the images of the two of you – they were taken  long ago … look thoough, you can see….  Happiness – PURE AND JOY . They say that if you close your eyes and think happy thoughts it can make you feel better every single day!

These photos of the two of you, show your little faces, and remind Poppy and I of all the love in your hearts.    We cannot wait for a day when we can see them again.   We hope every day that you know and remember that we want you both happy, and know how much Poppy and I  loved being with you for so many days  –  days that were filled with all kinds of activities and fun.

No matter where you are, no matter what you do, our love will always live inside of you.

Dream starters, and baking, movies, popcorn, snacks and toys.   Trips to Safari Cafe, photo booths and special days.  Gymnastics and cheer, soccer and play dates…. so many things that you can use to dream about all you knew.  One day we will see you again, spend a vacation like we did up north.   Maybe one day we will come your way, stay for the weekend and play play play …

Never lose hope that things can change, you will see all of us again, and until then,  be smart, stay strong, and work hard all day long.   School is so important so keep working hard.  Cant wait to hear Eli read me stories now that he is in first, you were doing so good when you left.  And Guillianna was doing so awesome last year, I can only imagine that you continue to be earning something similar to the brag tags, or IB awards that are in your new school.

All your mitten friends and family say hello.   Joey and Annalise sent mail, Kate, Piper and Rylee did too.   We know it is likely not easy for you to respond.    They know that if you guys get to visit , we will have a party for you to all have fun.   Aunts Uncles and cousins, great grandparents too, all are sending hugs and kisses.

Love you both forever and always, hope you enjoyed seeing all these little faces…. and know that every single person here LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVES YOU BOTH!

XOXOXOXOXOXO

❤️Nana and Poppy❤️?