I remember the day exactly when I got the call. I was living in Utah working as a nanny to the 2 brattiest kids ever. I was standing in the kitchen talking to their mom when mom called me. I just was so upset, i started to cry and asked my boss if I could leave town for the funeral. She looked at me and said, "are you serious?" I couldn't believe it. what a biatch! Most of you got to see grandpa the last year of his life while I was away. Maybe it was a bad thing since all ive heard are stories of how mean and in pain he was. But i have to say that I have always felt like I was his favorite. Out of how many grand kids? 17? Yeah well I know he probably treated us all special, but when it was just me and him, it meant the world to me. Even as im typing this I have become teary eyed.
i loved to sit on his lap in his office when my sisters had to sit on the floor. I loved hanging out in the garage while he built new things. I loved visiting him and grandma while they were camping. I loved his flannels and the way his belly stuck out. and most of all I loved the way he smelled. like cigarettes, black licorice, and peppermint.
i will always remember you grandma. you will for ever be in my heart.
Our Story
three boys and four girls, we are the "real brothers and sisters!" California raised children, we are the products of the two most interesting people, cathy and dave warner. although all of us were raised the same, we have 7 completely different personalities. our lives are filled with challenge, joy, romance, divorce, chaos, failures, success, and parenthood. we are american life today.
sean the oldest is the leader and true example. he and robin have been married for 20 years and have 6 amazing kids. living in arizona has made their lives a little easier and fun. surviving the fire of his business, he is slowly building his company back to what it was.
jared is an amazing musician and drafsman. married to an only child, heather, they share 2 boys and 2 girls. jared has been working on keeping his marriage alive, and providing the support his family needs, while continuing to have some fun!
loyalty to his work and family have made christian successful in life. his wife dori is the love of his life and they also share 2 boys and 2 girls. living the american dream is their success.
danielle the first girl has been treated like royalty her whole life only to be humble about it now. 34 year old mother of 5 , she is a compulsive house decorator, constanly changing what she likes and wants. luckily her ever so patient husband jon loves her for it.
divorced for 8 years whitney has struggled with the religion she grew up knowing. she has lived in hollywood, studied in milan, and is working on starting a fashion business of her own. she's looking to settle down again and start a family.
ashley the quiet one, sometimes feels like an outsider, but is anything but. she is very loyal to those she loves and was blessed with the biggest heart ever. Divorced for a year now she is loving dating and finding herself again.
jillian the baby has had it good her whole life. she and todd have a 4 year old girl and almost 2 year old little boy. she is a talented interior designer and has the most amazing style. she has had to take a step back in life while her husband attends law school.
sean the oldest is the leader and true example. he and robin have been married for 20 years and have 6 amazing kids. living in arizona has made their lives a little easier and fun. surviving the fire of his business, he is slowly building his company back to what it was.
jared is an amazing musician and drafsman. married to an only child, heather, they share 2 boys and 2 girls. jared has been working on keeping his marriage alive, and providing the support his family needs, while continuing to have some fun!
loyalty to his work and family have made christian successful in life. his wife dori is the love of his life and they also share 2 boys and 2 girls. living the american dream is their success.
danielle the first girl has been treated like royalty her whole life only to be humble about it now. 34 year old mother of 5 , she is a compulsive house decorator, constanly changing what she likes and wants. luckily her ever so patient husband jon loves her for it.
divorced for 8 years whitney has struggled with the religion she grew up knowing. she has lived in hollywood, studied in milan, and is working on starting a fashion business of her own. she's looking to settle down again and start a family.
ashley the quiet one, sometimes feels like an outsider, but is anything but. she is very loyal to those she loves and was blessed with the biggest heart ever. Divorced for a year now she is loving dating and finding herself again.
jillian the baby has had it good her whole life. she and todd have a 4 year old girl and almost 2 year old little boy. she is a talented interior designer and has the most amazing style. she has had to take a step back in life while her husband attends law school.
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yes. Whit...I read this blog daily. I to, remember all the things you all remember. Even if I wasn't there, I remember hearing about it. I love your family and hold onto it like you were my own.
ReplyDeleteYou KNOW this would never happen with my siblings. Cherish the memories. If you don't talk about the memories, they will die.