one of the best things...

About our whole trip was the family we got to visit with.

We were able to stop in Lafayette on our way home

to eat at the Cracker Barrel and to visit with

Lil Miki and his love Sayra...

...and their new little baby boy, Silas who is better known

as Sy.... or Monkey, like his gammy calls him...

Is this a proud Gammy or what?

He is absolutely perfect and a miracle to his parents.

One of those rewards that are promised to you in AA,

to live a sober life will bring you life's joys...

Also, While in Houston, Thaisy, sha-heem (sp.),

Ray and Kass, and her little boy in her belly,

came to visit on Saturday night.

this is my brother, Larry's daughter

and her family.

Since my brother died a few years ago, I think

I have had more visits with his children than we ever had

when they were growing up. We can't get those years back

but we never miss an opportunity to see them now.

Thaisy had just flown in from a business trip to

Belgium and Kass, who is pregnant, had not been feeling

well, but they did not let this stop them from driving

to meet us at the condo.

We were all able to catch up on the happenings of them

as well as Yuri, Nachette, and their family.

We were able to see ultrasound pictures of my new

great nephew...

Life is good when we get to spend it with those we love.

My niece, Thaisy, is not only beautiful on the outside,

true model material, but through and through.

Her love for her only child, Kass, is amazing.

She is her rock, she is amazing,

she is loved by all of us!

These visits were the best part of our whole trip.