{In Remembrance: Nana}

My Nana, Winnie Moore Hinkelman, passed away Sunday morning, September 19, 2011. She was a sophisticated, cultured, well-read woman who instilled a love for reading, art, and music in my mom. In turn, my mom instilled a love for those things in me. It is my hope that Tyson & I can continue traditions that my Nana & Grand-dad started with their family and pass them on to our family on day.

She touched many lives, and she will be missed by all who knew her. I'm so proud of her & all she accomplished throughout her life. From working in a lab in the '50's, to having 6 kids in 8 years, to being a docent at Stanford for 30 years, she has accomplished many amazing things. Most important of all, she had a family who loved her and cherished her.

I will always have special memories of my Nana, and I'm so thankful for her impact on my life.

I love you, Nana.

Madly in love after 61 years together. 

Lord, may that be Tyson & I.

{Kerry + Joe = Married!}

7.16.11 is the day that my little sister married her best friend. I'm so excited for them & it makes me so happy to know that she's found such a good man. I'm going to let the pictures speak for themselves. Enjoy!!!

 We got to the winery over an hour early (how did we do that?!?) so we decided to explore.

 Kiana is such a cutie!!

 Doesn't he look great?! 2 weeks chemo free!!!

 What a view!!

 My sister & new brother!

 The Bride!

 On our way to Bernardo Winery. :D

 Giving Kerry away.

 The Grandparents

 Mrs. Alcorn with Nana & Grand-dad

 Mr. & Mrs. Alcorn with Gram & Grandpa

 Some of the Smith Family. 

 Aunt Debbie & Aunt Cindy

They're so in love. <3

{A Lot of Life Has Happened}

Since my last post a lot has happened. We found out in February that my dad has lung cancer (non-smoker) and since this discovery he has had two lobes of his lungs surgically removed and he has started chemo treatments.

This has reminded me (all over again) how precious life is & how important family is to me. Tyson & I have gone up to San Jose twice since the news, and we plan to go up more frequently in the future to help out around the house as my parents navigate the world of cancer.

 My dad receiving some TLC from Sadie.