Last week on our vacation we went over to Elizabeth Park. I treated my parents to lunch at the Pond House Café and they sat us in this perfect outdoor cubby hole, so it felt like we were both surrounded by nature and utterly alone, it was gorgeous. The food was delicious, but what was even better was that dad was in really good spirits. I managed to get a good photo of him. I sent it to my brothers, and the youngest (Nellie) was all, “Wow, I can’t remember the last time I saw dad so happy.” It tore at my heart, but I am happy I got to share that memory and snap the moment. It’s just the little things in life really.

Mom and Pops 7.23.15