"I have two Grandpa's".

Ashlee and I were upstairs coloring some paper when, out of the blue, she said "I have two Grandpa's. Grandpa Heslop and Pappa" I smiled and said "That's right". Then she said "but I only have one Hemma and Grandma Heslop is in Heaven". It was so cute because this conversation was completely out of the blue. She must have been thinking about it, trying to figure it out. I love our conversations together. The things she says puts a smile on my face and often surprises me. She is so smart and who knows what she is thinking of next!

My Mothers Daughter.

It has been three years since my mom passed away. I still think of her daily and thankfully time does heal. Lately I have noticed how much I am becoming like my mom. I will catch myself saying or doing things that she would do. I am so proud to be my Mothers Daughter. When I get compliments about how organized I am or how sweet I am, I know I owe it all to her. When I talk to Ashlee about her, she knows that Grandma Heslop is her gaurdian angel. I like to think that she has already met our new baby. I wish she could be here in person but I know she is here in spirit. "I love you mom. Thank you for being you and for always watching over us."

"G" is for Guardian Angel.

I've been thinking a lot about my mom lately. I think it's because Ashlee's birthday is coming up. I thought I'd share with you one of my favorite pictures of her.

Everytime she stumbles but doesn't fall, I'd like to think that it's my mom, Ashlee's guardian angel, who is watching over her. I miss you mom.