Speed Dial

Henry enjoys talking (but mostly listening) to Nonni on the phone. Feel free to add your own captions in Comments. I'm pretty sure the second shot could be a glimpse into his teen years!

Papa

Dear Henry,

You lost your Papa on January 23, 2010. Way too early for a little guy like you. We were all very shocked that he left us so soon and so suddenly. Papa sure loved you (I think he was still surprised his tomboy daughter had a baby). And you were crazy about him. You always asked for, "Papa!" Nonni and Papa just go together. I will do my best to show you his picture and talk about him regularly to help you remember (there will be lots of stories to tell).

I'm so glad he got to meet you and enjoy you. At his wake, you kept talking to your Papa, running up to his casket to show him your bus book. You wanted him to stop sleeping and get up. All of us did, kiddo. I was truly hoping you two would have more time together, but trust me buddy, Papa will always watch over you from heaven. Know that he was strong, loyal, and hard-working, and you were named after him. We will miss Papa so much, but he will live on in you and me.

Love,

Mama

P.S. In the picture above I think Papa just came in from walking Cooper for us, thus the sunglasses. Or he knew your future was so bright;)