Grandpa Morris

Ryan's Grandpa passed away on Tuesday afternoon. We knew it was coming, about a month ago he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Both my Grandpas died when I was very young so as soon as I met Grandpa Morris I took him in as mine. He accepted me just the same. My first memory of him was my senior year of high school (Ryan and I were dating) and I had to write a report from someones point of view that had been in a war, Ryan told me Grandpa had been and suggested we go over so I could interview him. I remember being nervous, I did not want to bring up any bad memories for Grandpa, also I was a slow note taker but he was extremely patient with me and went out of his way to get all the details right. I got an A+ on the paper :).
I also remember going fishing with him up at Bog. He always handled the yucky stuff and I just held the rod waiting for a bite. Before Ryan and I moved into our first home we lived with Grandma and Grandpa Morris, they took good care of us even though it wasn't their job. I spent many afternoons on the couch with Grandpa watching the weather channel and listening to all of his memories , I loved hearing what he had to say and especially when he would talk about his "Sweet Boy" that was what he called Ryan. Whenever he would talk about Ryan and the things he did as a child I could feel how much he truly loved him and how close they were. Grandpa's passing has been a little harder for me with how close to Carol's passing it has felt. I love them both dearly and think about them daily. Thank you Grandpa for being such a good example to us and keeping your family so close together. We will miss you.

Good times!

I got this idea from my sister, Julie Ann. I'd love it if my readers would leave a fond memory you have of the two of us.If you blog, do the same and I'll go to your blog and leave a memory.This should be fun.

Sushi among other things

So! I was recently able to try sushi for the first time ( everything in it was cooked). It was actually really good. I want to go back and try it again.


Trying to escape the topic of food.... We are moving, OUT OF QUEEN CREEK!!!! I know you all think we must be out of our minds moving all over like this,but the gas prices are high, the commute has gotten old and the timing is just right!

FOOD.....

I AM HUNGRY!!!!!!!

Ruth's Chris Steak House......YUM!!

OK... I can never get the pictures in the order I want them so oh well. At least there is pictures to see :). For our 7 year anniversary (may 19Th) someone anonymously sent us a 100$ gift card to Ruth's Chris Steak house!! We had never been because it was so expensive so you can imagine what a treat this was for us. My bro-in-law and his wife also received one for their 6 year anniversary and wanted to go together, along with my sis-in-law and her husband. My sister came over with her 5year old son to watch Austin, Brooklyn and my nephew Hayden. It was great to have a fancy evening with all adults. Thanks big sis!! The pictures are of my stuffed chicken(best ever!), pecan crusted sweet potatoes( tasted better than candy) and banana cream pie. The food and company was great!