Grandma Gast

"Listen to the words" she said...

Smile though your heart is aching

Smile even though it's breaking. When there are clouds in the sky

you'll get by If you smile through your pain and sorrow

Smile and maybe tomorrow You'll see the sun shining through

For you.Light up your face with gladness,

Hide every trace of sadness Although a tear may be ever so near,

That's the time you must keep on trying

Smile, what's the use in crying.

You'll find that life is still worthwhile -

If you just smile.

I am very fortunate to have had the time I've had with this extraordinary lady. She has created countless memories for her children and grandchildren, welcomed everyone into her home with an open heart and loving arms AND most importantly was the center of one amazingly fantastic and beautiful family. There are no words to describe how incredibly special she truly was, you couldn't have created better.

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26

Lillian Gast

July 11, 1928 - May 14, 2010

We love you with all of our hearts Grandma, and we are smiling.

Just for Giggles...

I don't know why I never posted this...it makes me giggle!!

Taco Time!!

We haven't taken a true vacation since being pregnant...and it was time! As hard as it was to leave Ashley, it was something I had to suck up and do...Mommy and Daddy needed some, well, Mommy and Daddy time!! So, where is the safest place you would think of going and getting away...Mexico!! Everyone thought our heads were going to be chopped off...and to be honest after telling a few locals we were from Arizona (learned that lesson real fast!), the fear had passed through my mind as well! That aside, we had a fabulous time :-) We were joined by our "vacation buddies", Uncle Keith and Aunt Karen, and made some great memories!

Hanging out by the pool ...getting burnt on the first day!Swim-up bar Right on the beach...Friday night, we took an hour long catamaran ride to dinner and a show...it was quite spectacular and very relaxing eating dinner by candlelight on the beach, with our feet in the sand
Oh what do you know...Brian found the entertainment...

and this guy doesn't know I'm from Arizona...
Pepe's!! The best tacos in town...so good, we ate there three times!!
Three days...23 tacos (that's just for Brian!)
Is this safe...?Cute little Mexico doggy
Goofing around...This is cute...but this is cuter!! Our Senor Frogs servers...they like to take pictures of themselves in Mexico...Needless to say, this was a fun night...I guess we stuck out in Puerto VallartaGood times...Taking a break on the boardwalk...Tommy cars...I had no idea I was about to fear for my lifeAll business...ready to goView from the top...yes we drove up, up and UP...the entire way I could see off the cliff and the husbands thought it was funny to goof around and get as close as possible without dying! This was probably a first, I was terrified and Brian wasn't.Last night in town, Brian made friends with the taxi driver...and he took us to the best dinner around town! We never would have found this place on our own...a big thank you to our Danielle Steel loving chauffeur, you made our evening!Cheers!All shrimp, and a little lobster...SOOOO GOOD!!!No clue what I'm doing, I was just so excited to see this...still don't know what it isI was the only one to hold the croc...for $3View from our room...About to fly home...one last picture momentThanks to our family at home, without them we would not have been able to take this time for ourselves and rejuvenate! Now...where to next...?