For their first date, he took her to Float Away Cafe. Two years later, on her birthday (which happens to be on New Years eve) he proposed there. It had been a tradition in their relationship and a few years ago, it became a tradition for us as a family. We started going on every New Years Eve. To evaluate the year and talk about our resolutions moving forward. It was a time of celebration, love and amazing food. Our first year there, in 2009 Scott shared his resolutions for the year, ” This year,” he said, “I want to enjoy every moment of each and every day.” I remember being touched by what he said and to this day I am often reminded of it. You see just a few months earlier, our worlds were turned upside down. I remember the day like it was yesterday. I remember the weather, where I was, what I was doing… every detail. Scott had been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

One month ago, just a few months after his 49th birthday, Scott unexpectedly passed away in his sleep.

xoxo