Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Dear Lauren,
the night before we left Salt Lake we decided to all get together and go bowling. Afterwards we went back to Grandma's house and ate and talked a little more. Before everyone left I gave each of the kids a big hug and told them how much I loved them. As they lined up by the door to leave I felt like something was missing. Someone forgot to give me a hug. I panned the room and counted each of the kids. They all gave me hugs, but I was sure that I was missing a hug from someone. I scanned the room again and counted...
Misi,
Constance,
Vince...

...it was you Rennie. You were the missing hug. As soon as I realized that I wasn't going to be getting that 4th hug I stopped my search, waved at your family as they left Grandmas house, and sat quietly at the table. I played back a couple memories of your smiling face and your special hugs. Oh how I miss you.


The bowling crew

One of the first things I saw when I went to Grandma's house for Christmas.
Brought a smile to my face.




Thinking of you constantly,
Auntie Kiki

Sunday, January 8, 2012

 Merry Christmas Lauren
















The holidays this year were bittersweet. We miss you so much.
Ofa atu,
-Auntie Kiki