May Mother's Day Tribute: Granny and Gg

Hey everyone,

Today's post is in honor of my grandmother and great-grandmother. Both of these ladies have had such an impact on my life.

There are many memories of Friday nights spent at my grandmother's. We would eat junk food and watch the TGIF lineup. My sister's and I would organize dance performances and play music, probably waay too loud and my grandmother would be sitting there cheering us on. The next day we would enjoy Saturday morning cartoons and have a lunch of pizza pockets and mac and cheese. This was a regular weekend event. My grandmother has always been an active participant in my life, she made our birthday cakes and sent us sweet cards every holiday and she still does what she can to this day! Thanks granny for always being there! I love you!

My granny and me 

I have been fortunate in that I have been able to grow up and have an amazing relationship with my great-grandmother, lovingly known as GG.  All of our family gatherings are held at her home.  (I also have been lucky in that I lived within walking distance of my grandparents) My sisters and I would visit once, sometimes twice a week. We enjoyed playing with her china, having tea parties. We enjoyed hearing stories about family members and looking at pictures. There are so many good memories I share with GG. I look forward to visits with her and will actually see both of my grandparents this weekend. Thank you, GG for always being there and all of the wonderful memories! I love you!

GG and me

<3 Anna

New Beginnings Part 1

When I think of spring, I think of new life. I think of new beginnings. Spring always makes me think of a fresh new start. Many people make New Year’s resolutions, (which often include losing weight) spring is a great time to reflect on those goals and maybe reaffirm them.  Spring encourages us all to dust off the cobwebs of winter and get out into the world again. The winter doldrums are behind us and it’s time to go out and take a breath of fresh new air.

This week I've been thinking about growth. John and I got some plants for the patio and I look forward to tending to them and watching them mature.  I've also been thinking about growth because of our sweet baby. He/She is healthy and growing each and every day. It’s so interesting to think about life. Everything in life grows and matures with time.  This doesn't just mean that we just appear mature, but hopefully, that we have grown on the inside as well.

My prayer right now is that I would grow and become the person God wants me to be. I feel that there are a lot of unanswered questions, and normally that would upset me, but I realize now that it’s for the best. It means more for me to discover things piece by piece rather than all at once.  I know that I will have clarity of mind and that everything will come together for the glory of God. In the end, that’s all that truly matters.

So for now I will enjoy the journey. I will do the things that I know are right and I will get back on track with the goals I do have.  I hope all of my lovely readers, will join me. If you have fallen off the wagon or have been slacking, don’t give up. You still have time to make something of this year! The year is still young! Hang in there! I’ll be rooting for you! ;)

<3 Anna