Before Amelia started talking, my dad was intent on her learning to say "Grandpa". We would work with her in the car on our way down to Spokane. "GaGa", Amelia's version of Grandpa, was one her first words. Amelia loved going to Grandpa Sam's house.
And Grandpa Sam sure loved Amelia!
Ever since I was a kid, one of my favorite things to do with my dad on weekend mornings was to go to Cinnabon. When my brother and I were younger, we would go to Cinnabon and watch them make the Cinnabons. After I married Jason, we almost always grabbed a Cinnabon with my dad when we visited my dad in Spokane. So, to commemorate him this morning, we picked up Cinnabons. They were tasty, but definitely lacking...maybe we needed some yogurt butter on top.
While 2 years have passed since my dad passed away, I still miss him terribly. I am very grateful that we were able to live in Sandpoint for four years before my dad died. It was during that time that I was really able to get to know my dad and to enjoy him. My dad always did his best to support me, and I knew that I could count on him. I distinctly remember the day when he told me that I could do whatever I wanted to do.
He was such a great grandpa, and he loved his grandkids so very much. I hope that Amelia remembers him just a little bit as she grows up. We love you GaGa Sam!!!!!!!!
I can't believe it has been two years. I loved reading this post and remembering your dad with you. And I'm sure that Amelia will love looking at these pictures when she is older to remember her GaGa.
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