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I have so much to be thankful for - in no particular order.

1.) Electricity - we had ours knocked out by a huge storm up here in the pacific northwest. Four days without power will make you a thankful geek or geekette as soon as it comes back on. :)

2.) A new house - new to us anyway. Two years new to be exact. I feel like a queen we have so much more room and no more smelly moldy closets to deal with. (whew)

3.) A husband who loves me and makes me happy.

4.) Family who loves me and supports me and my decisions.

5.) Friends and community who touch my heart again and again with their kindness and love. Our wedding was beautiful, just beautiful - and it was all because of our wonderful friends and family.

I hope you too are having a wonderful day!

Three more days until I’m cruising on my honeymoon with my new hubby! Pics to follow soon!

  Unfortunately, I can't say I have lots of memories of Mrs. Fran Lamberti, Chris' grandmother, who passed away this morning. I can say the few I have are joyful ones. The last trip we took to Iowa we spent some time with his grandparents. I learned a lot about his family, and the love they share, that day. The day was full of laughter and talk of times past. I posted some pics for you all to see.

  The last trip Joe and Judy (Chris' mom and dad and Fran's daughter 'and son') took to see us in Seattle I learned something from “Nanny” even though she was thousands of miles away. Judy taught me how to crochet.  I was told, with great pride, the needle that she used to teach me with was her mother- Fran Lamberti's. I felt so special that I was privileged to learn with this needle and especially that Judy left it in my hands when she waved goodbye.

  As the proverbial wand of  the Matriarch is passed from one generation to the next - I shall  pause; and give thanks for all the knowledge, love and beauty ”Nanny” has given to us all.  I can't even imagine how many lessons I have and will learn from Judy, that Fran taught her. Grandmothers are precious and this one will be missed terribly.

  I think I'll go get that needle from upstairs and take it back to Judy tonight. I'm not worthy of it, yet.