Saturday, March 27, 2010

March Madness: Ode to Granny

We are headed to a very special birthday party today for a very special lady.


Grant's grandmother is affectionately known as Granny. And oh how we love our dear Granny. She might be turning 80 but she is all spunk, this one. I fell in love with her from the moment I met her. And I have just come to love her even more dearly as the years go on.

I never had a chance to know my own grandparents as an "adult" because I lost all of them by the time I was 25. So, I have been extra happy to know Grant's grandparents so well. They are each unique and lovely in their own ways, but Granny and I have so much in common--first and foremost a love of music. We don't get to see them nearly as much as we would like, but she and her hubby Grandpa J are sharp as tacks and so much fun to chat with. They are full of life and love.

And I think Granny might like me, too. At least she thinks I have a nice rack. ;)

The very first time I met her, while Grant and I were still just dating, she had some choice words of wisdom for Grant: As she was giving him a hug goodbye after our visit she whispered in his ear, "Hang on to this one. She's got a nice rack!" Can you see why I love this lady? We laughed the entire 5 hour trip home. Granny, only Granny...

Happy Birthday to one extraordinary 80 year old!

Thanks to Erin Jo for her amazing photo!

5 comments:

  1. That is AWESOME! So good to know that yuo have a good rack. Older people can get away with saying awesome stuff like that!

    I have two grandmothers who are still living - they are both 79.

    My granfathers both passed away when I was younger - less than 10.

    Having them in my life is a blessing... they are some awesome ladies!

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  2. *snort* that's funny!

    Happy Birthday to your Granny!

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  3. That is hilarious! What a lady. I lost my grandparent by age 26 so I hear you. I got to spend a ton of time with them, but I still wish they were here.

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  4. If only one person in the world was a fan of my rack things might be different.

    What things? I don't know.

    Hope your Granny has a fabulous b-day!

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