Mary Catherine Baird
There are really too many to name in a comment, but I will name just a few... Our trip to Taylor Creek over Christmas time admiring all the beautiful decorations and our mutual love for Christmas. The many shopping trips to Kohl's and Eddie Bauer to get Mike's "back to school" clothes.
Some of my very favorite memories are the times we spent together at The Roxy for our bi-weekly or monthly dinners, or even right at Evergreen, listening to her stories about her childhood and her life with Mike and the other grandchildren, along with herself and Bippy in Oshkosh. Hearing those stories helped me picture what life was like in the Branigan household years ago and gave me a deeper appreciation for the strong, loving foundation that helped shape the person Mike is today.
Her warmth, love for family, and joy in the little traditions will always stay with me. I feel so grateful to have shared these moments with her over the last decade.