I spent this afternoon and evening at my daughter’s home playing with the grandchildren, preparing to cut out a dress to sew for my thirteen year old granddaughter, and enjoying my delicious birthday dinner.  Yesterday was my birthday and a full day of swim competition for the grandchildren, so we celebrated tonight.  My daughter prepared a tender, scrumptious roast with carrots and potatoes…and an amazing homemade chocolate cake with buttercream frosting.  On top of the cake was a generous scoop of the best homemade vanilla ice cream!

I loved the gift they gave me – the “Blessed Holidays” angel from Jim Shore.  The colors and carved design on the angel are vibrant and exquisite…and I love that she has dimples!

Three of my grandchildren had created cards for me.  (My oldest almost 15 year old grandson bestowed a 6’+ hug on me!)  I treasure everything that each of my eight children give to me.

My daughter was watching closely and smiling as I carefully read the card that my eight year old granddaughter had personally drawn for me.  She was waiting for me to turn it over.  When I did, this was the powerful message that I found…to me, this precious child’s “grandmommer” (she calls me Grandmom or Grandmommy).