Happy 80th Birthday Grandma

In December my wonderful Grandma celebrated her 80th Birthday and we were so glad we could be there to celebrate with her!

For a special birthday gift my mom contacted all of Grandma's friends and family and asked them to write a letter or special memory for her. My mom put all of the letters, notes, poems and pictures together in a special memory book. On the morning of her birthday my mom presented the book to her. It was such a special gift. My Grandma has touched so many people over the years, everyone who meets her feels like family. It was so much fun hearing some old stories that I had never heard before as well as many memories that I do remember. I love my Grandma so much, I am truly inspired by her and I was so glad we could be with her on her special day.

Later that night we had surprise party for her. She thought we were just going to dinner... then friends and family started showing up, she was very surprised. I gave her a purple scarf to wear because I can always remember my Grandma saying "when I am an old woman I will wear purple." We decided that 80 counts as being an old woman, even though she still doesn't seem that old to me!

My Cousin's son Benjamine really stole the show, isn't he cute!!!