My G'ma is 96...

Today!!!!

I love my Grandma.
Really, I LOVE her to bits.

I would love to share her with the whole entire world. SHE is one of a kind.

I would like to spread her around...you know, like Coke-with a smile.

This is my Dad's Mom that I am bragging about today.

She was born in 1913. Can you imagine what changes she has seen????

There are only a handful of people alive that can appreciate her like I do.

My Mom does. She really appreciates the humor that is my Grandma.We laugh about her silliness all the time.

oh, she is something, this lady who has seen so much. Just something.

She has a few phrases, that just crack me up and she uses them almost every time I talk to her. Most of them I can't put in print. :)

Whenever I call her on the phone....oh, it is a challenge to have a conversation because she can't hear for poop. She always asks: "are you on an extension?"

Ok. Grandma all phones are extensions.
But I can't say this to her.

SO, for a long time, I just said: NO.
I lied. It was easier than trying to explain.

Now what I hear is: "are you on a hand held?"

Yes, Grandma. All phones are hand held. (I mean, who holds them w/ their feet?)
Don't even get her started on Cell phones!!!!!

After about 10-15 minutes of talking she says these 2 things:

"Is this your nickel or mine?"

"If we keep talking, we won't have anything to say next time"

And of course: "I love you"

She has outlived her husband, a Son and a Grandson.

She has outlived all 6 of her brothers and all her friends. Really, if you ask her (or even if you don't) she will tell you that she has outlived EVERYONE!

She smoked until she was 75, loved to watch her "stories" (until all the women started acting like sluts. her words, not mine)

She loves the Miami Dolphins football & Marlins Baseball.

I suppose that is what happens when you have 6 brothers and 2 sons.....

She was on a bowling league until she was about 86.
She spoiled me like I deserved it when I was little.

I was the only granddaughter. (lucky me!)

I only remember her yelling at me ONE time in my whole life: I just so happened to think I might be able to walk on water, like Jesus...On top of Grandmas pool. We just came home from church, and yes, I was still in my church dress. Sue me.

Do you see what kind of child I was??? Angelic, I tell you.

She became a great-great Grandma last year.

She loves Coach SOOO Much too.

She lives almost 2 hours from us. She has lived in the same house for about 55 years. My Uncle lives with her, but she takes care of herself very well.

We visit her about 3x a year and I try to call her monthly. She always tells me: "Suz, you are the only one I don't have to worry about" Meaning out of all the grandkids....that always makes me feel good.

I feel so blessed to still have her in my life!!!!

Happy Birthday Grandma.

If I told her I had a blog, she would give me a laxative.

The very top picture is from her "surprise" 90th bday party...people thought I was pushing my luck suprising a 90 year old woman!!!