Mike

The girls lost their dad three weeks ago, on January 28, 2012. They seem to be doing okay, but it was a very sad ending to his story, and I have days that are easy because it still doesn't feel real to me, and days that are hard and confusing. His parents named a star for him, "Big Mike" so the kids know he is up there and is watching down on them. Here are some pictures of Lara and Ayla with their dad...

Lara was 3 months old here.

Almost 2 in this picture

Here Lara was 2 yrs, 9 months

Ayla! 3/25/08

This is one of my favorites.

This is probably the most recent of the 3 of them together. 

I wish the girls could have had more time with their dad and hope they will never forget him. They are lucky to have his parents and sister in their lives quite a bit. This will be Lara's first year doing the Dads n Dolls dance in her recital, and Shannon's fiance Joe is doing that with her. It is going to be so cute, but sad at the same time. We wish Mike could be here for that and for many other things. His kids are awesome, and I have to thank him for that!