Grandma and Grandpa also titled Mom and Dad

These are some of the greatest people I know. Joe's parents. Apple doesn't fall far, no?

They were the reason we were all able to get to California to begin with. They generously put up the money for the beach house, we just had to get there.

But that is what they do. They have an endless supply of encouragement, laughs, spirituality, kindness, and hope for their children. As well as grandchildren.

Dad is so in love with mom. That is why I love this picture. He teases like a fifth grader trying to get the girl he likes attention. Pulling on her pig tales every chance he gets. Mom is always there to keep him in line, scolding and all the while adoring him.

Thanks mom and dad.