As most everyone knows, this past week our beautiful Mom and Nana passed away after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer. We're all still reeling from the news and trying to adjust to life without her. It won't be easy. If there was anything she loved more than her children, it was her grandchildren. She loved spending time with Henry and Teddy. I am so happy that in the past few years we've been able to spend lots of time with her and the boys.
Layla called her "Gaga" (couldn't say grandma, back in the day!) but she always wanted to be called "Nana", in a nod to her Italian heritage. So our boys called her Nana, which she loved. Two names are better than one!
I'm trying to cope with the sadness by remembering good times, so I think from time to time I'll post some pictures and stories of her. I hope Great-Nana likes it, too (I know you're reading!).
These pictures are from a photo shoot we did back in January. It was only the coldest day of the year - and of course we had to bribe Henry to sit (somewhat) still by going to Dairy Queen after the shoot! It was a really fun day, and Nana stayed overnight with us that night. Henry loved getting up early to cuddle with her and watch cartoons in the hide-a-bed! And I enjoyed getting to sleep in a bit! I'm so glad we were able to get these wonderful pictures.
