Mamie's 1st Birthday

On Mamie's birthday my family met Taylor and I for lunch at the Pantry before we headed down to the cemetery. It was a peaceful day and afterwards Taylor and I went over to Hot Springs to get away and just be together for the weekend.

Someone brought a dragon fly down to the cemetery for Mamie. I had a feeling I knew who it was. Thank you Sarah for being such a good friend and loving Mamie so much. We love it!

Taylor and I

We bought 9 balloons. 7 to release and 2 to leave at her grave. It was such a beautiful day.

It was so crazy, as soon as we walked up 2 baby kittens ran up. They walked all around us and on Mamie's grave. One of the kittens had a fun time running after Silas' string for his balloon. I so wish I got that on video. He ran and ran and that cat just kept following him. He kept saying, "no....no....." We all go a great laugh watching him.

Silas by Mamie's grave. He kept saying, "Kiki, today is Mamie's birthday. Happy birthday Mamie. Are we going to eat cake?" What a sweet boy. He loves his cousin so much.

Dad and Jason

Dad took pictures and video for me so I would have something to remember this day by. Thanks Dad.

These are the beautiful flowers Taylor's brother and sister-in-law sent us. Thanks Brian and Ashleigh.

More flowers from our friends Jason and Nikki. Aren't they gorgeous. Our house was full of beautiful arrangements.

This is the video my dad took of us releasing the balloons up for Mamie.

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