My Sweet Betina

Grandma's Judge Judy Birthday Party!

This is my sweet grandma! I lost my grandma about 3 years ago to breast cancer, stomach cancer and bone cancer. Something I don't wish on anyone. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about her. My grandma and I were very close. She was a huge constant in my family's life. I saw her daily and spent tons of time with her. We celebrated every birthday, every event, and  every  holiday with this sweet angel. This is just one of the many birthday's we celebrated with her. Unfortunately, this was her last birthday that she was actually able to celebrate with us. She was actually sick in this picture but no one knew. We all had special Judge Judy shirts made because she loved that show so much. In this picture, are my two aunts and my mom and of course my grandma. I can't even find a place to start, my memories are endless and priceless of my grandma. When we lost my grandma it was like our family lost a piece of our world. It was really hard for a long time. Especially for my mom and my aunts.

Turkey Day with the Farkles

This was my grandma's last Thanksgiving that she was able to enjoy with the family. In this photo is my cousin Julie and myself. We loved our grandma. We were so disfunctionaly functional. LOL Grandma would call us all the "farkles" because of our awesome family life. :) There wasn't a family function that she wouldn't serenade us with her favorite songs. Good Times! One of the things that I am most Thankful for, is that my Grandma got to spend time getting to know my now husband. I am so thankful that the two of them got to know each other and spend some time together. My grandma was very loved by everyone. After she passed Josh and I got engaged about a year later. One of the hardest things was not having her at my wedding. Even though I know, in spirit, she saw the whole entire thing. She always told me "Just elope, save your self some money." I should have listened. Although my wedding was the most amazing day of my life and I got to marry my best friend in front of all of our favorite family and friends. When all was said and done... SHE WAS RIGHT! 3,59458595739308549374 $$$ later (not really) eloping would have saved some money. LOL PS I will NEVER get married again... I know that's the whole point of marriage, but NEVER AGAIN. No renewal of vows... NOTHING...LOL Anyways, getting off the topic. Our Wedding will be for another  throwback Thursday.

Riley & Betina

Oh Riley... That's my pup! He totally loved her and Grandma loved him too... She loved having him lay with her and snuggling her. Look how happy he looks. She was petting him! :) My one thing I will say to all of you is that you NEVER know when someone you love will be taken away from you. Please appreciate your family and love them. Spend as much time with them while you can and make as many priceless and wonderful memories as you can. I am such a lucky girl to have had such a wonderful grandma and such a wonderful family to be apart of.

Grandma, you are forever missed! 

I love you! 

In Loving Memory of 

Betty!