The Henry Family

Thursday, August 19, 2010

In Rememberance

It has been a rough couple of weeks at the Henry House. Last Thursday - a week ago today - Grandpa Henry passed away after a brief illness. We were blessed to have been able to see him Wednesday night, kiss him good night, and tell him how much we loved him before we left. He went peacefully in his sleep to see Grandma Henry we are sure. He was here for 90 great years - as we celebrated his 90th birthday in February.

This is a picture of Grandpa holding Cole the day that he was born - Garry couldn't have been more proud to introduce Grandpa to his son. Grandpa always got a special sparkle in his eye when Cole came around - they were great buds.

This is my favorite picture of Lexi with Grandpa Henry - even though it is from behind. She loved to play Grandma's organ - and being a Grandparent - he always let her - even though we always told her no. He loved his 3 kids, 7 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren more than anything else in the world. We will miss you Popey Homey - and see you again some day!!

This is our Henry men last summer at Jay & Natalie's - from L to R - Grandpa, Garry, Cole, Gene, Bruce & Jay.

Today - we got the call that my Great Grandma Bell passed away at the age of 105. I always joke with Garry that we are going to live forever with as long as our grandparents live. She was a spunky lady who taught be that you live each day like there isn't a tomorrow - what fresh parsley really looks like in a garden - and that it is always okay to give your great grandchildren shower caps and hotel bath soaps as Christmas presents.

This was a 5 generation picture taken shortly after Lexi was born. Grandma Bell was my Grandpa Lenk's mother. God bless you Grandma Bell - say hello to Grandma Lenk in heaven and tell her how much we love and miss her.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Swimming Lessons

The kids have been taking swimming lessons at KOA for the past two weeks - to say that they have had fun would be an understatement. I got to see them Wednesday morning before heading to Pittsburgh.

Lexi doing her best Michael Phelps impersonation!!

Patrick teaching her how to dive....

or in this case - belly flop!!

Cole getting ready

He learned to swim and float on his back - he thinks he is so cool. Just ask him - and he will answer "Monkey-Airplane-Soldier"

They got to end each lesson with a ride or two down the slide - Lexi finally will do it without plugging her nose!!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

The Cousins - and more cousins

There is never a better reason to get together than to see cousins - and the kids got to see lots of them this past weekend. My cousins Matt & Christy were home with their kids and we got together to take pictures. This is Gram with her 10 great grand kids - sorry for the lightness - the sun glare was really bad for my shots.

Horrible - I know - but we lined them up in birth order - from the left - Kelsey, Lexi, Addie, Lauren, Stella, Cole, Emory, Tucker, Bryanna & Arleigh. The neat thing is the four of us girls were all actually pregnant at one time in the span from Cole to Bryanna - they are separated by just over 6 months.

Bryanna and her buddy Emory - there is exactly 4 weeks between them.

Cole and Tucker - high 5

Lexi & Lauren

Arleigh was soooo tired - but soooo cute!!

and the original 4 Pollock grandkids with Gram - all grown up. Christy is married to Dan and lives in Erie with Kelsey, Lauren & Tucker. Matt is married to Mandy and Addie, Stella, Emory & Arleigh are theirs. Matt is in the navy and they are currently stationed in Brussels - so we haven't seen them in 18 months. It is always nice to visit - and to know that even though we have gone our separate ways - we are all still cousins!!