Valentine's Day with my Daughters

Dear Finn & Hazel,

Her favorite Perch

On Jan. 10th my oldest cat, Heidi, died in my arms while I was sitting on my Gramma Meacham's rocking chair. She would have turned 17 years old on March 26, 2016.

Rebecca and I got "Heidi" and "Misty" when we were living in Corralitos, CA. It seems like just yesterday when Rebecca, my Mother, and I went to go pick them up when they were kittens. (sadly, Misty died several years before Heidi)

Rebecca found our very first cat when we lived in Camino, CA and she named her "Lilly". Ever since we had her we've grown to love cats, and
after we tragically lost our beloved Lilly, she left us that legacy...

                                       Farewell sweet kitty cat of mine...

Holly and I miss you very much :-(

Heidi & Holly

Heidi & Holly on my balcony in Santa Cruz

Heidi on the deck at my cabin

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Then on Feb.11th my mother turned 83 years old.

My Mother ~ Phyllis Meredith Meacham

Happy Birthday Mommy
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I miss spending Valentine's Day with my daughters.
When my girls were little I always gave them each a card, chocolate, and those little heart shaped candies with words of love written on them. Sometimes I would include an age appropriate gift. They loved their little gifts so much that I continued to do it as they grew up. And I saved every single card & gift that they gave to me.

Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are family holidays, so I drove them to my parents house. At their house is where we spent lots of time with my family. Memories of all the holidays we spent together at the home where I grew up are very precious to me.

Some of my Mom's beautiful Christmas decorations

On the other holidays, such as New Year's Eve, Halloween, Saint Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, etc...we stayed home with just the three of us. I love you both with all my heart, and hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day.
Forever,
Your Gramma Lynn