Christmas with Mom/Grandma in Florida 2009

It was a real blessing to be able to spend two weeks of the holiday season with Troy's mom in Bradenton, Florida. Even with all of the obstacles to over come with Julie breaking her knee the Saturday before we flew out and an operation the Monday before, we were able to make the trip and spend some quality time with mom/Grandma Rod. It was so good for us to meet all of her "Florida friends" who are taking such good care of her. It helps us to know that she is in a place where she is happy and surround by people who love her too.

Airport waiting

All the help to get us to and from the airport
Uncle Lewie in the hat, Grandma, Julie in the wheelchair
Sharon (mom's friend) and Hannah


All in red!!

Eating outside

Christmas Day dinner 2009

Christmas dinner at the rec hall

in Lincoln Arms retirement park

All smiles!!

Hannah, Grandma Rod, and Ethan

Ethan telling Grandma Rod

a Grandpa Rod story