Last Visit to Grandma NaDean / Great Gram

So, my grandma (or great gram, as the kids call her) has battled Alzheimer's for 10 years.  What a long, horrific illness.  But she has been able to stay at home that entire time with some amazing caregivers (Tiana and Rebekah).  

My mom kept saying all she wanted for her bday was to visit her mom, as she knew the end was drawing near.  We were able to go the day after her birthday.  And I found a 15 passenger van for us to rent, so we didn't have to drive two separate cars!  (it's a 4 hour drive each way).

It ended up being a beautiful trip. My Aunt Kelly (mom's sister) lives about 20 minutes away and brought her kids over to see us, too.  

On our drive home, there was an accident on the freeway that delayed us over two hours.  So we got home really late...like 2:00 in the morning.  It was such a long day, but very worth the memories.

I had to note this.  My girls took this picture in my Grandma's back living room (where we always stayed when I was little)...and apparently I carved my name into a brick when I was younger??? I mean, I don't recall doing that at ALL, but it looks like I did!