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GREAT Grandma Jane


I don't have many pictures of the kids with my grandma or pictures at all because grandma wasn't here for very long. My grandmother likes to shop. Which was great for us, but not real conducive to picture taking. We got shirts, jeans, pj's, socks, scarves and so much more. Just had a good time shopping, eating and going to church.

I have to add my best shopping find was a $28 purse for $2.80. That is right $2.80. I asked the cashier is that right because I thought it was half off. She said "Yes, it is on sale." My grandmother had me run and get her one. We have matching purses now. Best thing is it is the same exact color as my last purse (decided I will carry a red purse until I die). My signature? Very excited to get a great deal on something I need, but hate to buy. I am always in sticker shock when purse shopping. I looked at Dillard's a few weeks ago when Karen was here. The one I liked was $250.00! All that to say, if my $2.80 purse only last a year how could I go wrong? It is cute and even my Liz purse is man made material and I paid way more than $2.80 for it.

I am blessed to have my grandmother in my life. I drove many miles to have her stay with us and would do it again if needed. She is a rare treasure in this world. Many people don't have a grandmother to spoil them and my kids have a GREAT grandmother that is willing and able to spoil us. She is my grandmother too so I get spoiled right along with them. It is a different kind of spoiled. My mom and Karen spoil me too (free babysitter, loving the kids, doing for the kids which is a break for me and much appreciated), but it is hard to explain a grandmothers love. It is different when it is my grandmother here and not the kids grandmother. We had a nice weekend with her and will treasure the time we do get to spend with her for a life time.

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Unknown said…
Oh how I envy you! My wonderful grand mother died when I was 12 and oh how we miss her. My kids have no true grand parents. Both our parents have passed on. So you are correct when you say your are so blessed to have your grandmother and a great grandma for your children. So glad you all had that time together.

By the way....she looks WAY to young to be a great grandmother...good genes for you!!!
October 27, 2009 at 10:43 AM
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