Grandma turns 80!

We are all so lucky to have grandma in our lives.

She is such a special lady.

Family Tree Cake.

Grandmas children and their spouses.

Around the cake is all the grand children and great grand children's names.

When I married Neil I was so blessed to have him as a husband.

But one of the greatest gifts was this special lady.

She has been a mother to me for the last 25 years. How lucky am I.

I lost my mom when I had just turned 10 years old and always hoped that when I got married I could again have a mom. I sure have been lucky. She has taught me so many things. Most of the things I have learned from her has been by watching her and seeing a wonderful example. She has helped me and loved me and been so important to me and my family. I only hope to be like her in some small way.

We had been hot all day outside 

and Neil and Aaron had played tennis and wiffle ball and Sammy was sick. 

Not our greatest looks. We were happy to celebrate grandma's 80th birthday with her. 

We missed you McKinsey so much. You were in our hearts all day.

Grandma

I just want to make a post about my mother in law. She is an amazing lady. Today I had a feeling I should call her and take her to lunch. I am so glad that I did. I miss spending time with her.

I joined the Warner family almost 23 years ago. I have been very lucky to gain sisters and a wonderful mom. I lost my mom when I was nine and it left a hole in my heart. When I joined the Warner family and got such a great new mom slowly the hole started to fill in.

I am so blessed that she is in my life. She is a great example and the kindest most humble person I have ever known. I want to be her when I grow up!

This picture was on the day Aaron went to the MTC. That was a hard day for all of us. Grandma was teary almost the whole day. You can even see it in this picture. Grandma and Aaron have a very special bond. It has been hard having him be gone.

Grandma is so cute. She is one for rules and one who does everything to every detail right. She was missing Aaron and decided that she was going to go to the temple and try and see him on a day when he was at the MTC. She did see him....I was so jealous. But also so glad she got to see him. I know that meant a lot to Aaron.

I love you Grandma. We are all so lucky to have you in our lives.