Last year, on this date...

Last year, on this very date... we woke up and went to Disney World!!!  Grandma and Grandpa took us on the most exciting trip we had ever been on, and this was our adventure.

On October 18, 2015 ~

At 6 a.m. with sleepy but excited eyes and suitcases, carseats, backpacks, and a stroller in hand, we navigated the airport in search of Grandma & Grandpa.

To our surprise and delight, Uncle Dave greeted us, helped us find Grandma & Grandpa, and made security a breeze!

Despite having finished his 6th and final chemo just 9 days prior, Grandpa's eyes sparkled and his smile said it all.  Let's do this!

This was the very first plane ride for both Piper & Bryndel, although the last time Hadley had been on a plane was when she was just a year old. They were enthralled by it all.

Some how Bryndel squeezed into the best seat of all!  We arrived mid day to the warm sunshine of Florida, found lots of healthy groceries together, and then made our way to the beautiful rental place we'd call home for the next week.

While we unpacked, got settled, and laid out our clothes for our first day at Disney, Grandpa somehow found time and energy to find a book and read to the girls.  

I can see him in my mind's eye right now.  Legs crossed, girls nestled around him, and a peace about him that spoke only of happiness.