Family time

We loved our family time with Mom, and so many of our favorite memories are found in the simple, everyday moments we shared with her. We tried to have a special breakfast together every weekend. She had movie nights with Kenley, special talks with Reece, and would always try to get him to play her guitar for her. With Hudson, she created something especially sweet with Peep, a little stuffed bunny she would send on adventures, complete with an adventure journal telling the stories of where Peep had been. She was also our “laundry fairy,” taking care of all of our clothes, which in our house was practically a full-time job. It was one of the many quiet ways she loved and cared for us every day. Mom and I spent countless hours sitting in her office talking about life, family, faith, and whatever happened to be on our minds. I was also her driver for appointments and shopping, which gave us so much time together. What could have been ordinary errands became little adventures to Newport Beach, Irvine, Temecula, and plenty of places in between. These 5 years were such a special gift to all of us. Mom was not simply someone we visited or saw on special occasions. She was woven into the rhythm of our daily family life. Her presence was everywhere, and the space she leaves behind will be deeply felt. We will miss her more than words can say, but we are incredibly grateful for all the ordinary days that became extraordinary simply because we got to share them with her.