Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Luke Meets His Great Grandma (A Surprise Visit)

Recently, my Uncle Jesse came out to help Daddy complete work on installing a new heating and air unit in their home.  And remember my mom and dad live next door?  Well when Uncle Jesse came, he brought a pleasant surprise with him.......my Grandma!  She's my only living grandparent.  I hadn't seen her since last Thanksgiving when we went to Alabama.

We always tell her to come see us.  However, we know it's hard for her to make the 4 hour trip one way at her age.  She's soon to be 93!  But she did it!  She surprised us all...especially my daddy (her son).  Daddy stops by the mail box to pick up their mail as he comes in every afternoon and he picks up our mail as well and brings it to our back door and says hi to the kids.   Well, Grandma was at my house then, so we "hid her" in the living room on the piano bench.  When he came in, we sent him in the living room telling him to go look on my piano at what I got today.  :)  And there she sat...all 5 feet of her!   He was totally (and pleasantly) surprised!

This was the first time Grandma and Luke had met.  They hit it off just fine.  Luke was so gentle with her and she enjoyed him! 


I was thrilled to get these pics of them.


She does so well for her age and I think she looks great at her age!



We get to spend Thanksgiving again this year with her.  And then, I'll be one of those crazy ones out bright and early on Black Friday.  Alot of us ladies have a great time though and always get great deals.  We all meet up for lunch and eventually go home exhausted having put in a full day, but then we always end up doing it all again the next year!  :)

And speaking of Thanksgiving, I wish you all a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving with your families!

Hugs and Blessings,
~ Tammy ~

17 comments:

At Home With Amy said...

What precious pictures you have there Tammy. Your grandmother is just beautiful. You are so very lucky to still have her in your life.
I wish you and your family a fabulous Thanksgiving this year. The Lord has blessed you with so much to be grateful for.
Hugs and Blessings,
AMY

Sharon said...

Tammy what great photos and memories you got there.
You are so lucky to still have a living grandparent.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving with your family.
Hugs

Hollie said...

What a great surprise indeed! She's such a lovely lady! It's so great that Luke got to spend time with her. That's definitely something to be thankful for! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Wendi said...

Sweet pictures. Happy Thanksgiving and happy shopping!

The Farmers Oldest Daughter said...

How special to still have a grandmother and to get your children's pictures with their great grandmother. Luke looks so cute with her.

Have a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving.

Maxine

Tanya said...

HI Tammy,
I'm so happy that your Grandma gets to be with your family. How absolutely wonderful! Treasure your time together and just enjoy it. Don't worry about the details! The pics of Luke and Great Grandma are priceless and you will always be grateful for them I"m sure. I think so often of how much I wish my grandparents could of met my children.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of your family. Take lots of pictures!
Talk to you soon,
Blessings,
Tanya

Linda ★ Parker's General said...

beautiful
beautiful
beautiful
so sweet
what a great holiday you will share...
★Linda★

Susannah said...

Wonderful Thanksgiving wishes to you and yours, Tammy. Your Grandmother looks like such a sweet lady!

Blessed Beyond said...

OH Tammy, what a beautiful surprise! And what treasured photos! I hope yall have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving! Have fun out there on Black Friday! I am skipping it this year.

Hugs and Blessings,

Cat Nap Inn Primitives said...

what wonderful photos of your grandma and luke..and have fun the day after..I hope you get lots of deals..I don't go out in it..;)

Farmchick said...

Wonderful photos. :) They actually brought a tear to my eye as my Grandma {my kids Great Grandma just passed away three weeks ago today. This will be our first Thanksgiving without her. She was 93. Cherish your special time with your Grandma [I know you do} Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. :)

Never So Simple said...

great pictures and greats memories!!!!

Donna

Mandy said...

Great pictures of your grandma and Luke - just precious!

Simple Home said...

I love these precious photos Tammy. I know your Thanksgiving had to be just wonderful this year! I'm not as ambitious as you when it comes to shopping though, I just couldn't handle those early morning crowds!
Blessings,
Marcia

Annie said...

Awwwww Tammy!!!! How wonderful that you got to see your Grandmother and that Luke got to meet her! What sweet, sweet pictures!!!

Melissa said...

They are so sweet together! What a gift...how great to be able to spend time with your grandmother.

Paula said...

Awwww.... that is such a sweet story, Tammy!! Especially how you "hid" her!! *giggle*