I miss my grandpa

Hi everyone,

Last week was really really sad. Grandpa Carlos passed away on June 21st, 2010. The entire family and our friends were so surprised because he was in such good health. I mean, he used to tell me that he cycled at least 100 miles per week! Everyone, especially my dad and aunties, are really upset but I am doing my best to cheer them up by hugging and dancing for them. My dad gave the most amazing eulogy at the funeral, Grandpa would have been so proud of him. I am sad that I will not get to know him as I grow up, but my dad promises to tell me lots and lots of stories about him. Plus, my mom says that daddy is a lot like him in so many ways so that makes me happy.

I wanted to share some of my favorite moments with him:

Here we are on the day I was born. I was his first grandchild ever and he was so excited to meet me.

Here we are on Father's Day 2009. I love my dad, Grandpa and Uncle Kaare so much!

When I was 6 months old, we went to Colorado for a vacation. He carried me the entire time we were hiking through the Rocky Mountains. He really allowed me to enjoy the beautiful scenery. I will always remember this trip.

This was at my 1st birthday party, we had such an amazing time.

I love you Grandpa Carlos - we all miss you so much!

Love forever, Ellie xoxo

Hilton Head Island

Last week we took an amazing trip to a place called South Carolina. It's so far that we had to take TWO planes to get there. My grandparents go there often so I had to see what the hype was all about. I was so excited to see them and my Uncle Alan!

The first thing I wanted to do when we arrived was go swimming (or "mimming" as I call it). Grandpa and I posed for a shot before heading out!

Here I am with Uncle Alan, Grandpa and Grandma walking over to the pool! I loved the pool so much, I must have jumped in about 100 times. We went to this beautiful wildlife reservation - I have never seen so many birds in my life! It was so pretty there! On our last day there, we went to the beach. There was a really cool fountain that I loved, can you tell? Grandma took this pic! I love travelling - I hope we get to go somewhere else soon! Love, Ellie