Saying good-bye

My Aunt Rosie passed away last Friday and today was her wake and funeral. Aunt Rosie is my grandfather's (on my Dad's side) sister. She loved her family dearly especially my Dad. She thought the world of him, as do I. So, as you can see she was a smart lady too. She loved to have a good time and loved to dance. She lived near Atlantic City, so when my parents were in the area, they would visit her. They'd take her eat and then to a lounge for music and dancing. She really enjoyed those times. My cousin Kathy treated her like another Mother. She would bring her up to family things in our area - like my Dad's retirement party, my bridal and baby showers and David's christening. Recently my parents brought David down to visit her and she had a blast watching him run around. When I moved into my house, she sent me a care package that contained my great-grandfather's wedding band and my great-grandmother's bracelet. I thought that was awesome. Her passing came quickly just like her sickness. I love my Aunt Rosie and will miss her greatly.

On our way back to central Jersey, we stopped at Smithville. I had never been, but David had gone with my parents last fall. It was great! They have a train that you can ride around the shopping village and a merry go round. The stores are cute too - it reminded me of New Hope. I bought some NY Yankee items. They even have a store dedicated to Brighton! We stopped at Scoop's and had some ice cream. The birds were a little too much for me, so we did not hang out long. I do recommend stopping for a visit - that is if you do not have a bird issue like me!