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Happy 80th Birthday Grandma!!

From as far back as I can remember my Grandma has always been an important part of my life. She would take care of Timmy and I after school when we were little. I can remember every Friday night we would go to Blue Bore(?) Cafeteria and eat dinner. When we were finished eating Timmy and I got to go down to Woolworth's and buy something special! If we were really good we would go to Baskin Robbins and get an ice cream. I shared many a Maple Walnut sundae with Grandma, what fun memories! We were always welcomed at their house anytime.... night or day. I remember I loved to go to her house and play, just being there made me feel so special! Today, my own kids love to go to their house to see she and my Grandpa. Happy 80th Birthday Grandma, I am so blessed to have you in my life, I love you with all my heart!

The most precious Grandma EVER!

Mom and Grandma

"Great" Grandma!

Four generations!

Grandma with her three Great Grandaughters

Garrett and Grandma

* Harrison was outside playing

Ballgames, ballgames and more ballgames!

We had our opening day at the ballpark yesterday. Grant is playing machine pitch, Grayson is playing beginner machine pitch, and Greta is playing T-ball. Grayson's game was at 8:45 in the morning and it was sooo... cold! He was having so much fun I don't think he even noticed. He got a good hit, and enjoyed playing pitcher! Greta was next, and she had a ball! She was decked out with her pink glove, pink batting gloves, and a pink bat! She LOVES pink, granny and grandad even got her a pink bag to put it all in. She got several hits and thought she even hit a "home run"! Last but not least, Grant's game was at 1:00, he got several good hits, and his team won 24 to 2, it was awesome! He has an awesome coach, the kids really look up to him, and listen to his instruction well. They each have to learn a Bible verse every week, and if they know it they get a Ring pop after their game. Well...let me tell you Greta is all over that, she can't wait to learn her next verse!! Which leads me into the next fun topic... the concession stand! Grayson and Greta think they are at the ball field to eat their weight in snacks! They keep them hoppin' in the concession stand! We had a great time, and it turned out to be a very pretty day! If you ever need to find any of us on any given Saturday... we will be at the ballfield!

100 Things About Me

1. I was born and raised in Louisville Ky.

2. I went to a small Christian school for elementary, junior and high school.

3. I only had 9 people in my graduating class.

4. I went to college at The University of Louisville.

5. I have had the same best friend for 26 years!

6. Her name is Amber Able, she is truly one of my greatest joys in my life!

7. We met at a halloween party, she was dressed as a hobo, and I was dressed as Laura Ingles from Little House on the Prairie.

8.On May 1st 2005, I got a phone call from Amber that her mom, Lori was in the hospital on a ventilator, due to a tragic accident.

9. Later that day I held Amber's hand as we watched her mom take her last breath.

10. It was the saddest day of my life, my heart physically hurt!

11.Every May 1st we go to the cemetery and tell stories about her mom, and remember all the wonderful things about her!

12.Every year on her birthday we go to the cemetery and let balloons go and sing Happy Birthday to her. To this day when my kids see a balloon flying in the sky, they always say Happy Birthday to Nana!

13.I miss her terribly, and think of her often, but know that she now rest in the arms of Jesus!

14. I met my husband Kin in December 1994 at Butchertown Pub. Amber introduced us, even though she did not know Kin from adam.

15. We were married 2 1/2 years later, on May 9th 1997.

16. Kin was born and raised in Ashland, Ky.

17. He went to Ashland Paul Blazer High school with Ashley Judd, and Miley Cyrus's mom - Tish! Who knew back then that his son would one day "LOVE" her daughter!

18.In December 2007, I surprised Grant and took him on a "date" to see Hannah Montana/ Miley Cyrus in concert in Lexington. I told him we were going to a UK ballgame - it was the only way I could get him to Lexington without him asking too many questions. At first he was a little disappointed there would be no ballgame, but the 3rd row seats helped him get over it!!

19. I love Miley too, she is a good girl. I hope Hollywood does not change her!

20.I would like to be a Labor and Delivery nurse.

21.I love having a little girl!

22.I love having two little boys!

23. My little boys, Grant & Grayson are yummy, I could eat them up! I never thought I could love little boys like I love them!

24. Grayson loves to snuggle with me.

25. Grant loves sports, he loves to watch sports center- he gets that from his daddy.

26. Greta is precious, but she is a spitfire, and she can keep up with her brothers, but she will always have a bow in her hair!

27. I love them soooo much!!

28.I have been married to Kin for 11 years.

29.He is a good husband and father to our children!

30.I love to watch Live with Regis and Kelly.

31. I love Kelly Ripa, I think she is beautiful!

32. I love to listen to music.

33. I love my ipod.

34. I love polka dots.

35. My favorite color is green.

36. I drive a Chevy Tahoe.

37. I love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

38. I love to go to Destin, Florida with my family.

39.I love to go to Target, and just walk around!

40. Spring is my favorite season.

41. I love tulips.

42. I love chocolate.

43. I would love to live in New York City.

44. I love my grandparents, they have always been a huge part of my life. As far back as I can remember they have always been there!

45. My dad is the girls basketball coach at Christian Academy of Louisville, he does a great job with the girls!

46. My mom loves to sew, and she does a great job!

47. My parents love me unconditionally, I am blessed!

48. I love to go on shopping trips with my girlfriends!

49.I love McDonald's Diet Coke.

50.I love to watch Cincinnati Reds baseball games with my boys.

51.I love a good basketball game.

52. I just joined a gym, and I intend to get this body in shape!

53.I love to vacuum, it makes me feel like I have accomplished something.

54. I LOVE to scrapbook with my friend Julie.

55.My daughter Greta loves to wear skirts - it is all she want to wear, even to bed!

56.I have one brother, his name is Timmy, he is married to Valerie, I love them both very much, and their family is precious as well!

57.I have a dog, named Lexi, and a cat named Snuggles.

58. I never thought I would love a cat, but I do.

59. I love to eat at the Cheesecake Factory.

60.I love to go outlet shopping.

61.I love a good comfy pair of sweatpants.

62.I love to go to the tanning bed.

63.I love to listen to Nick Lachey

64. He is easy on the eyes also - he's hot!

65. I can not swim well.

66. I hate to go over bridges.

67.I love to go tubing with Amber and Danny, even though Danny likes to try to kill me!

68.I love a picnic on a beautiful day.

69.I love shoes.

70.I love to get dressed up to go out.

71. I would love to spend a day with Kelly Ripa.

72.I love to volunteer at my kids schools.

73. I love that Grayson is doing so well at his school this year. We learned last year he had some learning difficulties, but he loves school, and he is doing AWESOME!.

74. I love to see how God can work in my life.

75.I truly feel blessed to have the love of Jesus in my life.

76. I love to see the innocence of my children, and their childlike faith.

77.I love it when Grant comes home from school and tells me he told someone at school about how much Jesus loves them!(he goes to a public school)

78. I love to hear Grayson say Tormado instead of tornado.

79. I love to hear my kids laugh.

80. I love to hear my husband laugh.

81. I love a good joke.

82. I love a beautiful smocked dress on my daughter, with a huge bow in her hair.

83. I would love to see everyone I went to high school with.

84. I love the smell of a newborn baby.

85. I love Christmastime, and decorating my house.

86. I love to see my kids faces on Christmas morning.

87. I am terrified of snakes, and mice.

88. I love a cute green shirt.

89. I love Forever 21.

90. I love to read people magazine.

91. I love to watch Dancing With The Stars.

92. I love to watch American Idol, and pretend I can sing like them.

93. I love to hear someone sing the national anthem really well.

94. I love to watch my boys play baseball,oh... and my daughter is going to play this year as well!

95. I love to go to TJ Maxx.

96. I love a good pair of jeans.

97. I love to watch John and Kate plus eight, it makes me feel blessed to have 3 children.

98. My favorite movie is Can't Buy Me Love - Ronald Miller is hot, who knew he would be America's hottest Doc - Dr. McDreamy!

99. I love a good Appletini, or a lemondrop martini

100. I love my family and friends, and the times I spend with them all. I am truly blessed to live the life that I live!

Whew... that was difficult, but very fun! When you take the time to think of everything you love, you don't have time to worry about the things you don't. Blessings to you all, love you!