Time with Uncle Ross

When Ross moved back to Iowa to attend nursing school, the big bonus was the time he spent with Lilly and Warren. For 15 years -- he lived in Pennsylvania or Minnesota -- and we only saw him twice a year.

Of course, he very quickly became their favorite person...

He had lots of regular things he did with them. Wrestling, of course, and watching Tom and Jerry cartoons, playing games on the porch. He took them to Monkey Joe's (indoor inflatables)...and many, many trips to playgrounds around town.

During the summers, he often took them to the park so they could play after dark. THEY LOVED THAT...

I am the only one who realizes what a gift these years have been. For all of them.  Lilly and Warren will always feel a certain way about their Uncle Ross -- and  that would never have happened if they only saw him twice a year.

Ross is an RN now, he got a job at the hospital, and he bought a house.  He moved in July...

and the kids keep asking, "Where's Uncle Ross?"

And, oh, yes, I can't forget THIS signature dish!!  I must post the secret recipe for the Farro Family Birthday Cake.