This weekend Brady and I made a trip to Rockwall for a very special party. Granny, my mom’s mom, is turning 80!! Our plan had been to have a big surprise party for her, but I guess 80 years brings the ability to know what your grandaughter and daughter in law are planning way ahead of time…. because about 2 months ago Granny started hinting (not so subtly) that she DID NOT WANT A BIG PARTY. So Juli and I quickly amended our plans and decided a nice family gathering was just what the birthday girl needed/wouldn’t kill us for!!! Even though she wouldn’t let us throw a big party, we had a few tricks up our sleeves!! You see Granny is a H-U-G-E Rangers fan…..luckily the Rangers were still playing in the play-offs and we were lucky enough to find 2 tickets to last Friday’s game against the Yankee’s! So Granny and her only Grandson got to go and try to cheer the rangers to victory…and they almost did it. Even though they lost I’m pretty sure it was an experience and a memory they’ll both remember for years to come! Saturday our family (minus Jeff and the twins), and Bryan’s family gathered to celebrate Granny! We had cake, fellowship and maybe even a fun slideshow of Granny’s 80 years!!
I’m so glad we got to spend a weekend honoring such a special lady. Growing up, Granny and Pa lived next door to us. I didn’t realize until years later just how special it was to have them within walking distance. To be able to watch, so closely, two people that strive to please God in everything they do. The love Granny had for her husband was amazing…..and the generosity and compassion she shows for all those around her is inspiring. I feel so blessed to have her as such an important integral part of my life…and now such an important part of my kids lives. I love you Granny! Happy Birthday!!!
Granny and Pa on their wedding day
Granny at her party….she doesn’t look a day over 55 does she?!?!?!
yes…that’s 80 candles!!
look at those flames!!
a little candle help from Brady, Hannah, and Stephanie!
Granny and her kids
her grandkids….
and 3 of her 6 great grands
Happy Birthday Granny!!!!
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