November has always been extra special because it's the month we've always celebrated my grandmother's birthday. I don't talk about my her often enough even though I think about her almost everyday and still follow her words of guidance. She was my role model and there's no doubt I am who I am today mainly because of her. She just understood me and we had this incredible bond I've never had with anyone else.
Even though she left us 5 years ago, I can't let November come and go without honoring and remembering my forever best friend and role model.
Even though she left us 5 years ago, I can't let November come and go without honoring and remembering my forever best friend and role model.
~ that ice cream is much better topped with chocolate chips, sprinkles, coconut flakes (basically any of her random baking ingredients).
~ how to give a good back massage or scratch while we watch movies during one of my many sleepovers.
~ how to be empathetic, loyal and loving and the importance of helping those in need.
~ how to host a "high tea" party. She hosted tea parties for her group of lady friends up until her last days. I would often help assist with odds and ends.
~ my love of accessories and dressing up every outfit with different earrings or necklaces is definitely because of her.
~ to have a sense of humor and be silly sometimes. You can see her trying to get the last drop of eggnog in the photo below just to make us laugh.
My favorite memories of my Granny could go on forever but I'm not a mushy person so those things stay in my heart. The holidays will never be the same without her though. She made it special.
xoxo
Thank you for sharing your memories with your Granny Hellen with us today. She sounds like a special lady! I feel like we all hold a special place in our hearts for our grandparents who aren't with us any more. This is a beautiful tribute to that love.
ReplyDeleteGrandmothers are special women and I'm so glad you had so many wonderful years and memories with her. I lost my grandmother six years ago and it never gets easier, you just deal with the loss. Cheers to fabulous women!
ReplyDeleteOh Emily, how beautiful granny Helen was she sounds like such a gem! I am so happy you were blessed with such a wonderful role model and I am sure it is part of the reason why you are such a sweetheart! Thank you for giving us a glimpse of your beautiful relationship! Hugs and have a traffic Thursday!
ReplyDeleteshe sounds like she was such an awesome lady. thank you for sharing more about her with us!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! It's amazing you had such a great bond with her. I lost one of my grandmothers this year and another one 5 years ago and it definitely is hard but she's looking down on you proudly. <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
ReplyDeleteyou're so right - you're not a mushy person but i love seeing this post from you talking about your sweet granny! she looks so chic and fun! love it. thanks for sharing girly!
ReplyDeletexoxo cheshire kat
That's so awesome that you have such a great memory of her! I think that it's so awesome that she served high tea with her girlfriends! What a fun tradition!
ReplyDeleteOh Emily your grandma sounds like such a wonderful person, just like you! I love her theory on ice cream!
ReplyDeleteI love this post!! Your grandmother sounds like a wonderful person. You were truly blessed. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love this post. What a great tribute.
ReplyDeleteI also had an incredible bond with my Mom Mom. Sometimes it's like I am her but 50 years later. LOL (she was my great grandmom). She's been gone 18 years but I still do, use, and say so many things she taught me. I'm happy to see you do the same. She lives on in you!
Awe this is so sweet. Your grandmother sounds like a wonderful woman. I was really close with one of my grandmothers too and this post reminds me of her.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post, and loving the pic of her getting the last drop of eggnog! And you are definitely her granddaughter as she loved to pose on the beach in front of a tent making martinis ;-)
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Thinking of you today! She sounds like such a wonderful woman. Xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to honor her. It seems like she left a lot of good memories with you, and secrets to living a full life.
ReplyDeleteShe sounds like a wonderful role model to have. She would continue to be proud of you as I know she must have already been! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful - You've done a great job of portraying her beauty inside and out.
ReplyDeleteaw this is a beautiful post. your granny sounds amazing, what a wonderful relationship. and that eggnog photo is hilarious.
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