Aunt Glenna

Aunt Glenna - Christmas '10

Aunt Glenna found out a few months ago that her cancer had returned. It was already in her lungs and bones, so there really wasn't anything they could do for her. They could just get her a little more time with chemo and radiation. She quickly got worse over the last few months, and the family was called in to the hospital a couple of days ago. I went down to see her on Monday. It was so hearbreaking, especially to see Uncle Bernard, Beth and Gram. This morning, Mom called to tell me that she passed away early this morning. As I was growing up, I always admired Aunt Glenna and looked forward to seeing her. She was always so nice to me. When I was really young, we used to go to her house every Fourth of July to watch the fireworks and have a barbecue. Of course, I saw her at lots of other family things throughout the year, too. As an adult, I got to spend more time with her when I worked at the store with her and Beth. We got to chat a lot as we all worked on the books. Then I worked there again when Nathan was a baby until I went back to teaching. Nathan loved "Denna", which is what he called her when he was really little. I'm so glad I had those times with her. Good memories. Aunt Glenna was always a girly-girl and loved talking about fashion, hair,makeup, pocketbooks, manicures, etc. In fact, when I went to see her at the hospital the other day I noticed that her nails were done and she had a bracelet on. She was so close to her family, too. She was close with each of her children and grandchildren. She spent years doing a day care in her home so that she could take care of her oldest granddaughter when she was little. Her life pretty much revolved around her family. Gram lived with them for a while, too, until Aunt Glenna was too sick to take care of her. Aunt Glenna was only 58, which seems so young to me. It didn't always seem young, but it sure does now. I feel so bad for Gram, Uncle Bernard, Beth, Kallie and Alyssa because they were probably the closest to her. She will definitely be missed by everybody, but especially by them.

A new niece!

We have a new great niece, Paige Ryan Baker! She was born Thursday night. Dan and I went to see her yesterday. We both got to hold her, which was absolute HEAVEN. She is so sweet!

I'll be uploading pictures soon of Ashley's birthday and Paige. I've spent quite a bit of time this weekend working on my paper for school. I can't wait until I'm done. Then I can focus on other things and enjoy life more.

I brought Megan and her friend Emily to a musical last night at Poland High School. JJ had a big part in it, so we wanted to support him, plus I just love musicals. Anyway, it was great. Everybody did a great job. I'd actually never seen Guys and Dolls before.

Aunt Glenna is in the hospital right now. We found out a few months ago that her cancer was back. It's now hard for her to even breathe. We don't know how much time she has left. I feel so sad for her and her children and husband and mother! It's just so hearbreaking. She has always been my favorite aunt!

Ashley's birthday post

Ashley with her new itouch! She was so excited!

I want: to watch this movie (Haunting in Connecticut)

I have: an ipod touch

I wish: that my mom gets me a new bed

I hate: commercials

I miss: my puppy

I hear: Nathan talking

I wonder: if Dad wants to watch this movie

I regret: letting people play with my phone at the dance (they broke it)

I am not: going to be 14 much longer

I dance: to music

I sing: to Jason Aldean songs

I cry: when my pets die

I am not always: going to answer this slow

I make with my hands: arts and crafts

I write: homework assignments

I confuse: how to spell which

I need: to eat this Nutty Bar

I should: charge my laptop because it's about dead

I start: to wonder when these questions are going to end

How old will you be this year? 15

Nicknames: Cooper

Are you taller than your mother? yes

Do you cry often during movies? no

What is your biggest pet peeve? when people come into my room and mess up my carpet Favorite color: pink

Favorite foods: lobster and shrimp

Favorite beverage: pink lemonade

Favorite cold cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Favorite Smells: brownies cooking

Favorite time of day: late afternoon

What is your favorite game? Man Hunt

How many pillows do you sleep with? Like, eight!

Do you play an instrument? No

What was the last movie you saw? Night at the Museum 2

What is your favorite article of clothing? probably shorts

What is your dream vacation? I don't really know, not leaving the country, I don't want to get any of those weird diseases from those bugs

What do you love most about Dad? He's always in a good mood

What do you love most about Mom? She's always there for me

What do you love most about your stepmom? She's so nice all the time

If you were an animal what would you be? a white tiger

What is your favorite "me- time" activity? basketball

What is one of your weaknesses? spelling

What would you choose for dinner every night? probably chocolate chip cookies

What is the emotion you feel the most? happy

Do you consider yourself outgoing? yeah

What are some of your talents? athletic, good at training and riding horses, basketball, volleyball What is a word or phrase you overuse? LOL

What was the hardest thing that happened to you this past year? Probably Amber leaving

What is the best thing that happened to you this year? I went into high school

The best thing you learned this past year? I don't know

What was your favorite thing about being fourteen years old? I don't know, it's my basketball number

What are you most excited about being fifteen years old? I can get my permit

Is there anything else you want to say about turning fifteen: No