This picture is so appropriate with all of the snow outside right now. It was taken in 2013 and it was Max’s first experience with snow. We were at the apartment on New Scotland at the time and our neighbor took this picture of us. As everyone knows, family pictures aren’t easy to get, so it’s nice when we are all in one together.

Eddie had been out all night and the day before plowing. He had actually popped home for a nap before going back out. The last thing he wanted to do, was play in the snow and be outside more. However, in true Eddie fashion, he did it anyways because it would make us happy. He would do anything for us. I’m sure me saying, “it’s Max’s first time in the snow, you have to be there” didn’t hurt either.

He was like a big kid, making snow angels and crawling around in the snow to make Max laugh. It was amazing. I loved seeing such a soft side of him. His energetic and easygoing personality were infectious.

I know, to many this may just seem like another time playing outside, but with the amount Eddie worked and the limited time he was able to be home and be a part of things, this was special.

I always admired how much drive Eddie had… going from a 24 hour shift at the Fire Department to another 12 plus hours plowing.

Eddie worked so hard all of the time, but truly appreciated life. It was a gift to see him enjoy such little things like playing in the snow…and to have this picture to remind me of it.