Dear Kaylee,

Finally, Grandpa got his hugs and kisses after not being with you for so long. I saw you every day on FaceTime, but, of course “live” Kaylee is best!

I was visiting your Great Grandma and Grandpa Hanson in Minnesota. Grandma just moved to a place close to her house where they take care of people who can't remember stuff. But, she sure remembered me. Great Grandpa and I visited her twice every day. Great Grandma would hug me and kiss me, just like I do with you. She would say,

“My dudie. My dudie. I love you…”

“Dude” is my nickname, like when I call you “Kaylee Q,” or “Sweet, Sweet.”

Your Great Grandma liked to see you on FaceTime, too. She would laugh and say, “Awww, my baby.” The place where she lives has lifelike dolls that the residents like to hold and play with. It reminds them of their babies long ago. So, Great Grandma held a baby doll while she looked at you on the iPad. Somehow it seemed to work:)

Great Grandpa loved to see you, too. He said this was the toughest year of his life taking care of Great Grandma at home. Even with nurses coming over, it got to be too hard. Great Grandma wasn't eating anymore. Great Grandpa is happy now, because Great Grandma is eating and feeling better. Even though this was his hardest year, he says you are the best thing to happen to him the whole year.

We all agree!

Love,

Grandpa

Posted with Blogsy