Bubbles and Mail

When you are two years old there are two things you will always want to do

1- blow bubbles

2- get the mail

I feel like I have posted lots of bubble pictures this year, but what can I say...they have been a big part of our fun around here.

These are especially special to me...

These are some of the last photos we have of Claire playing with Bindi.  She is only in two of them....I would have taken more if I had known these would be the last...

I didn't plan to write about this right now, but it seems only right to do so.  Our precious Bindi went to heaven June 6.  It was very unexpected, heartbreaking and tragic.  It happened at home, in our living room, with her head in Kevin's hands.  We knew something was wrong, but we had no idea it would end like this, so quickly, so suddenly and without warning.  One moment she was there, breathing heavy and panting, we were concerned, but thought she would be okay...a few moments later we could tell we were losing her.  We were holding onto her and begging her not to leave, I won't go into detail, but will simply say we witnessed her body shut down in several different ways...it was horrible to see.  We were so helpless, I was in complete denial.  It was her time and it was so hard to let her go and say goodbye.  I am so thankful it happened late at night.  The kids were in bed.  She was in one of her favorite places, surrounded by family.  Seeing these photos reminds me of the bond that Claire and Bindi shared and how very special it was.  We miss her so much.  Claire asks about her often and it is heart breaking each and every time.  We love her so much and know that she is watching down on us from Heaven. 

Clark loved watching the bubbles!

One of my favorites...Bindi was always there...always a part of the action.  We didn't even realize how much she was a constant companion until she wasn't here anymore.  She was always with us.  We love and miss her so very much.

Stepping out to get the mail....

I just loved this one...soooooo Claire!