Sweet, Sweet Grandma.

I know that most people probably think they have the best grandma...but I truly do. She is so beyond sweet. She is precious. I love to listen to her tell stories about her past and about my grandpa (who passed away before I was born). I love to watch her put on her make up, and especially her lipstick which she doesn't go anywhere without. I love to watch her use her hands, whether cooking, writing, or doing a Sudoku. She brings me such joy.

When I was growing up I was often left to play by myself because all of my cousins were a lot older than me. My grandma though always played with me. Especially in the pool. One of my favorite things to do with her was play 'baby' in the pool, in which I would carry her around the pool and pretend she was my baby. And she played with me. Whenever I asked. Without a single complaint.

Although we no longer play 'baby' in the pool anymore I still enjoy my time with her immensely. And although we don’t see each other as often I would like it makes me treasure the time I do have with her even more.

For this recent visit one of my sisters wanted Grams to each us how to make homemade noodles. My grandma is the master cook and has passed many things onto my mom and onto us now. I love learning from her and watching her do one of the things she does best. Here are some pictures from our noodle making morning!

 All of our ingredients out and ready to go!

 Giving us our initial instructions!

 Isn't she SO beautiful?!

 Fluffing the noodles.

 Cutting the noodles.

 We LOVE her!

 The noodles laying out to dry (for several hours!)

Grandma also made homemade apple dumpings, which were amazing! I believe she made around 24 of these (each with a whole peeled apple in them). She took them to share with all my mom's coworkers. So glad that she made extra for us because they were heavenly!