Memories. . .

Today would be my grandmother's 83rd birthday so I thought I would share some of my fond memories of her. Some of my favorite times as a child were spent "in the country" at Grandma's house. I just loved going to her house! When my mom and I were there we were constantly doing something - it may have just been sitting at the kitchen table doodling on one of her many notepads and talking, looking through an Avon book, or going for a walk but the time was spent together. She had so much to tell and I loved hearing it all. She even loved to share ghost stories and was a great storyteller. I remember laying or sitting on the bed and listening to her fascinating stories. I can also remember huddling up on that same bed during thunderstorms, she could not stand them - must be where I get my fear of storms! I remember the long walks, many times digging through a house that had burned and finding things. One "treasure" was all sorts of baby bottles which I was so excited to take home and use with my baby dolls. There was almost always a trip to Walmart and Sonic in store while there. I don't think I ever remember a time that there wasn't food on the stove at Grandma's house and there was always someone who came by to eat it! I remember going to bed at her house and hearing Entertainment Tonight blasting in the living room as she slept on her "bed" - the couch. One of the best times was when I had chicken pox and Grandma stayed with us for two weeks while I had to be home and mom and dad worked. I'll never forget learning to play marbles with her and eating lettuce dipped in mayonnaise!

Grandma was such a strong, hard working woman, yet gentle and most loving grandmother. When Hayden was a baby my mom took him almost every weekend (while we worked) to her house. He loved Grandma Em and will always remember how much she (and he) loved Reese's! I am so glad he will have memories of her too. I could go on and on with stories but for now as we remember her on her birthday I just wanted to give you a glimpse of my wonderful Grandma.

In loving memory of

~Grandma~