My grandma is ninety years old today!
Look at those legs! That’s Nonnie and my Papa back in the day.
They met and got married in the Navy during World War II. My Nonnie was a chemist – she’s a smart cookie.
And incidentally, she’s also really good at making cookies. And candy. And brisket. And jelly.
Every time I went to visit her when I was a little nugget, she always had two things for me: endless good food, and a big hug and kiss. (I guess that’s three things). But I’m pretty sure she is where my love of cooking stems from. When I picture her in my mind, she’s puttering around in the kitchen, pulling various things (biscuits, usually) out of the oven. Or serving food to everyone in our family. Or picking the good chocolates out of a box of See’s Candy.
And to this day, every Thursday night when I call her, one of the first things she asks is: What’d ya make for dinner tonight, Katie?
She knows I love to cook, and she loves to hear about all my ‘crazy’ concoctions. She likes to remind me of the time I put broccoli in a smoothie.
(I’m sure before this picture was taken, she was trying to fatten up my 70 pound frame with some biscuits and gravy. I’m sure of it)
At my wedding shower.
Just a few months ago on an afternoon shopping trip.
Happy Ninetieth Birthday to my Grandma! I love you and hope you get to eat some cake today!
Aaaww, she is so cute and sweet! Happy Birthday to her! My grandma used to pick the best chocolates out of the box, too…
Happy birthday to Nonnie! She looks great!
happy birthday nonnie!! that pic of you from your pre-teen years is priceless. i love it
My biggest wish was that I would have been able to get to know my grandparents better… I love to see others have a solid relationship with their grandmas and grandpas! You looked like you could have modeled for Keds or something as a kid! Your Nonnie sounds like she has had quite the life, and I am sure she will love to meet your little one just as much as you
Pretty cool that you can give her that gift! You guys look similar in the first and last pics!
I love that you have such a great relationship with your grandma. Happy birthday Nonni!
What a sweet post! Your grandmother seems like SUCH a special woman!
happy birthday to your beautiful grandmother!!
Happy Birthday, Nonnie! Grandmas are the greatest!
Happy Birthday Nonnie! She was a little hottie!!
Happy Birthday to your Grandma!!
Aw, lovely post! I hope she has a very happy birthday. What sweet words you had to say about your Nonnie. She is a DOLL.
Also, I was glad to receive your comment this morning : ) How crazy is it that our dads apparently look alike?! Weird! Anyways, I hope you have an awesome Sunday : )
Oh! She’s so sweet! Happy birthday to her!
Hi, just discovered your blog! Love it! I have a German Shepherd too
Happy Birthday to your Grandma!
Oh my goodness those photos are all so cute!
Your grandma seems like such a strong and amazing woman! You must be so proud of her and how much she seems to have influenced your life.
I hope she has a wonderful birthday! Aren’t grandmas the best?
Happy Birthday to Nonnie! Grandmas are the best
So great! I had never seen that ‘legs’ picture! Wow!!
Love you!
Aww I love all the pictures! Happy Birthday to your wonderful Nonnie!
Happy Birthday to your granny!!!
awe what a beautiful post of a beautiful lady
Wonderful post! Your grandma sounds like a great lady.
Happy Birthday Nonnie!
oh my gosh!! how wonderful!! ALL the best to her!
Your Grandma is beautiful. Gosh, I got all teary reading this post. I miss my Grandma SO much even though she’s been gone many years. Grandma’s are the best! Happy Birthday to your sweet Grandma!
Happy birthday to your cute grandmother!
WOW she is gorgeous!!!
happy birthday to her!
Aww, such a sweet post.
I hope she has a great day
xo
Happy Birthday Nonnie!
Your Nonnie is a blessing and you favor her when she was younger….long legs, skin tone, etc. What a great treasure!!!
happy birthday to your grandma!
Happy Birthday to her!
She looks so sweet
Happy birthday to your Nonnie! My Grandma turned 96 this year, still lives independently and is an amazing inspiration. I think we are lucky to have such good genes….and women in our lives!
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