April 17,1913
That's the day my grandmama was born.
She's 96 today.
I have lots of good memories of going to visit my dad's parents when I was growing up. There was...
milking the cow (Grandmama did that)
churning butter
feeding the chickens
wringing the neck of a chicken so we could eat dinner (I never could bring myself to watch this)
shellin' peas
driving the pickup in the pasture
feeding cows
hunting for Easter eggs in her front yard with too many cousins to count
yummy desserts
goin' to town
riding on the tractor
sleeping late and having breakfast waiting on me (she spoiled me:)
homemade biscuits!
sitting in the swing on the front porch
falling out of the swing on the front porch (not sure this is a *good* memory)
rose bushes blooming
going to church and using funeral home fans to stay cool
and so many more.
Grandpapa died in August, 1986. Some folks thought Grandmama wouldn't live much longer. She proved them wrong! And I'm so glad.
She's the mama of 7, grandmama of over 20, great-grandmama of over 40 and great-great-grandmama of ?? (I have no idea). She has over 100 direct descendants and has outlived a son (my daddy), three grandchildren and at least one great-grandchild (Gabrielle).
We're hoping she makes it to at least 100! :)
We went to visit her while we were in Texas for Christmas.
Grandmama and me
Grandmama, my brothers and me
Grandmama with all of Daddy's children and grandchildren
Happy 96th birthday, Grandmama!
We love you!!
1 comment:
Happy birthday to your Grandma. It is amazing to be around someone who has lived that long. You definitely have a treasure! Take care.
Becky
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