Happy Birthday Grammie!

My Mommy. She has sacrificed so much over the last (almost) 27 years, and I am thankful each day for all that she's given and done. I am so blessed to have my Mom close by. We are lucky to have a close relationship, I know I can count on her! Here are some fun pictures to show you a bit of her personality!

Another reason I am blessed by my mother is that she has a great relationship with my husband! She really has welcomed him as a part of the family, he's nothing less than the son she never had!
Laying with Lincoln in my hospital room during the long hours of labor with Claire.

She always makes it a priority to be around for special events.
Here she is with Graysen for her 1st Halloween.

She takes us on fun adventures and helps TONS with my kids so that I can enjoy as well.
Apple picking at Ekhert's Farm.

Taking Hunter to his first Sesame Street Live Performance.


She's always the first to congratulate me when I've accomplished something in my life.
Getting my first hug and kiss from my momma after giving birth to Graysen.

She's a good example for my children.
Posing to show Hunter how I wanted him to sit for a picture.

She is happy when I am happy and sad when I am sad. She is supportive and encouraging when I need it the most.
Holding her granddaughter Claire just after her birth.

She's not afraid to make messes when it means that the kids are having fun or learning something!
Teaching Hunter how to make popcorn balls.

She takes an interest in whatever interests those she loves. She has always been interested in dancing for my sake, and sports for Hunter's!
Cheering with Hunter at a local High School Football game.

She loves to teach and show my kids new things! She shares in their excitement and makes the feel very special.
Popping popcorn on the stove for the first time.

She puts her family first. She has learned well from her mother and has taught her daughters and granddaughter well.
Maybe my favorite picture of all time. This was taken at the end of November and Grandma went to Heaven 3.5 months later.

She helps us through tough parenting times. She tries to ease the pain for both parents and children!
Helping us strip Hunter down after an afternoon of playing in the mud. He wasn't so happy play time was over.

She accepts us for who we are. She shows her love for us by supporting our decisions and helping (in more ways than I can mention) to make our dreams come true.
Meeting her new grandsons Silas and Blake for the first time at the STL airport.

She loves our kids unconditionally.
Grammie and Hunter at his 6th birthday party.

She plays football with our boys and paints our daughter's nails. Whatever it is they enjoy, you'll find her doing!
Painting Graysen's toenails at the beauty shop one afternoon.

She makes sure our kids feel special and important. She even takes them to do all kinds of super special and fun firsts.
She and Papa took Hunter on his first airplane ride and first trip to the beach!

She gives great, genuine hugs.

She loves me and my kids without fail.
Giving Graysen kisses the night we announced we were pregnant!

She can be silly with the best of them!
She and Hunter are quite the pair, let me tell you!

She is a devoted daughter and sister.
My Grandma with her three daughters.

She loves to give surprises, but hates to receive them!
Escorting Grandma into her surprise 80th birthday party.

Thank you Momma for being the best. Simply the best.