Nope.....no vampires.....

Nope - no pictures yet - but I'm sitting here in the Seattle area.  I'm visiting my son Matt, and his beautiful wife Bethany, and my grand kids Andy and Emma.  I am always amazed at the lives my children have chosen to live - I am so impressed with the goals they have made and obtained and the wonderful adults they have become.  I'm enjoying Matt and Bethany's beautiful new home - and wonderful neighbors.  We arrived on Friday to celebrate Emma's blessing.   It was hard to be so far apart on this Memorial Weekend from the family - Mandy and Ryan in Texas, Elder Hillary in Arizona, Ashley and Mike in Utah - but I told them all that our hearts would be connected.  I have ENJOYED - massive amounts of time with my beautiful grandchildren - who would have known how amazing they would be - and how they could impact my life so much.  They define Joy.  I look forward to many more 'JOYS.'  Seattle is absolutely beautiful, and no, my other children will never visit here because then THEY WILL WANT TO MOVE HERE!!!! (:  It's so beautiful and green.  The houses are surrounded by forests of huge trees and it smells like rain heaven.  I'm still a bit confused - I haven't seen a Vampire yet - and  I don't know if I'm on Team Edward or Team Jacob still.....  BUT... the neighborhood where they live - is filled with wonderful neighbors - kind and helpful.  Each one will influence my grandchildren in one way or another - every color, every religion, every kindness.  A variety of humans bringing special gifts to their lives.  I love the fact that both grandmas and grandpas can have so much love for their children - and between the two families - that's how it should be.  We are all a big family when we are together.  I have struggled immensely that my son is living so far away, but his successes and happiness is first and foremost at the top of the list.  He is in his element here, he is outgoing and helpful and engaging to those around him.  His amazing wife Bethany is the sweetest mom ever - patient - and funny - and real.  She opened their home to everyone today - they all came - visited, loved each other with kind conversation, and left a bit of their hearts here in their home.  When I leave I hope to leave a bit of my heart here.  I will miss the 'NANNA' calls from the top of the stairs - I will miss the sweet brush of Emma's long eyelashes on my face, I will not miss Lemon Bars, but I will miss Bethany and her itching when you say an animal sound.  I will miss... my Son.  On those days that perhaps you miss me - find that piece of my heart I left there and hold it carefully - and I will be there.   "I carry you in my heart, I carry your heart in mine"  Thank you for a beautiful weekend.  I love you always, in a land with no sun - you are always my sunshine.