Ila Mae

So, I'm not really sure why, but my Nanny was in my thoughts a lot today.  She was such a strong woman, did so many things with so little, and was amazing.  I strive to be like her.  She worked so hard for everything she had.  I complain about working 10 hours a day and coming home to cook/ clean, but I have a husband to help.  She did it all on her own.

The picture above is her trying on some of my "clunkers" as she would call them when I was younger.  I have always loved this picture because it showed her spunky personality.  We thought she was going to fall and break her hip.

The picture above is my mom, my aunt Carol, and Nanny.  This was taken the Christmas before she passed away.  We were playing card games and having a blast.  That was a fun Christmas.

This is the last picture for the night.  These are all of her sisters.  Nanny was the second oldest.  Including Nanny, 4 of the sisters have passed away.  Man, they were such a crew. 

Anyway, sorry to bring up old memories, just wanted to say that I missed her a bunch.