A Fond Farewell in Fort Brag

This past weekend we joined together with many family members in Fort Brag to have a memorial for Bob's grandparents, Joe and Alice West. This is a place where the Little family spent many summer vacations and also where Joe and Alice liked to celebrate their wedding anniversaries. We all stayed in the Bed and Breakfast that they loved so much. The Grey Whale Inn originally served as the town hospital for nearly seventy years and was transformed into this wonderful B&B by the Bailey family in the late seventies. Like Joe and Alice, Bob and I have also spent some great weekends here. The last came we stayed, we brought my parents for their anniversary. It is a place of wonderful memories and it was so nice to return for this relaxing weekend.

I would highly recommend a stay here.

The memorial began with a hike down to the beach...

George and Steven share some thoughts about their mom Alice and stepfather Joe

As they wished, Joe and Alice's ashes were scattered into the ocean.

We all joined on the beach to share our special memories of Joe and Alice. They were giving, kind, and brilliant people who forever touched each of us.

WE ALSO TOOK TIME TO ENJOY THE COAST.....

Bob and Macy enjoying the town... I had ditched them for a little shopping fun in Mendocino with Grandma Mignon.

Do you think this is what heaven is like? Honestly, Jesus Elvis seems to fit in well in this coastal community.

While I know this picture is a bit dark, I wanted to share how Jack will pay for college. He developed a knack for playing pool. He spent a great deal of time in the basement around the pool table. In fact, Jack "Pool is Cool" Little plans to get full ride to the most prestigious university using this new talent. Yeah right!!!!

What a great weekend we had spending time with family we rarely get to see. We hope for many happy reunions in the future.