My mom and dad were so excited to be grandparents. Meredith doesn't look as thrilled.

This is one of my favorite pictures of my mom with one of my children. She loved being a grandma.

One year old Meredith and her new brother Michael

Jeff, always looking for ways to have outdoor fun.

I loved being at home with them when they were toddlers. Every rain drop was magical to them.

Can you tell I loved being a mommy to little ones?

My sleeping preschoolers.

Meredith as a toddler.

Michael as a preschooler.

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The first Christmas after my mom died. Through all the smiles I can't help but see the pain in my dad's eyes as he adjusted to his new life as a 54 year old widower.