I thought for this Flashback Friday, I'd pull recent/old pics of my grandparents. I'm so very blessed to have all 4 of grandparents and even better, all 4 of them are within a half hour drive from my house. I know I'm not old by any means, but I also know that there aren't too many people who can make this same claim. Nikki can too, but I don't think I know anyone else who can.
Granddaddy and Granny
D-Dad and Ge-Gee
When Henry was born, my goodness how blessed was he to have 4 grandparents AND 4 great-grandparents. A very loved little boy to say the least.
"Granddaddy" - not only do they color coordinate their clothes, they share names; Thomas Henry and our Henry Thomas. Total coincidence as I didn't know that my grandfather's middle name was Henry before picking his name. Granddaddy is a great story teller. He always tells a joke when you see him, some of them will make you turn a shade of maroon.
"Granny" - you've probably seen a FB post or two from me about this precious woman. She recently turned 91 and she's one of the strongest women I know. Over the years, she's made countless afghans and hats for her kids, grandkids and great grandkids. One of my most prized possessions is the yellow blanket that she made for "Baby Holland" when I was pregnant.
"D-Dad" - this man, you have to watch out for him. He's observant and quiet and you know what they say about the quiet ones. He's got a soft spot for his family but the first time I ever saw him cry was at my sister's wedding. He would do anything for his "kids" and the same for our kids too.
"Ge-Gee" - she's the one to go to for spoiling. When we were kids, she would keep me and Nikki for a week and indulge us on dessert, movies and new school clothes. She let us watch Dirty Dancing, but made us bury our heads in our hands during the kissing scenes. Now, she keeps our kiddos when school is closed or if I or Nikki is caught up at work. She loves to go to the movies and makes a mean chicken fried steak.
We our so very blessed to have our family, including our precious grandparents
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