The first week of 2008

It has been a busy time already - you'll have to read future blogs to find out why - it's a secret right now. Amelia, our granddaughter who we affectionately call AJ, turned 12 yesterday. We had a great time at her party. Her parents gave her a bra tucked inside a shirt. She excitedly pulled out the shirt and the bra went flying into the air - much to her embarrassment. We all cracked up. Her party was at Pizza Hut. Well, she quickly grabbed the bra and put it away. Cliff, Julie's hubby, snuck it out when she wasn't looking and held it up over her head to try to get a picture. She looked up and grabbed it. She put it away and then was looking for a safe place to put it. Several people said they would hold it including me. I told her to give it to me and I'd set it on the table. She trusted me - first mistake when there is an opportunity for laughter - serious things I can be trusted. When she was preoccupied, I held it up over her head for her other grandma to snap the picture. AJ grabbed it and announced we were obsessed with that thing. Which only caused us to laugh even more. I also told AJ that there was a table right behind us with two young men sitting at - she just rolled her eyes. Toward the end of the party, a gentleman (who was sitting with two young men) came over to me. He asked how many generations were represented - I said 3. He said he had really enjoyed watching the family interact especially over the one episode (meaning the bra). I told him there is nothing like family and explained AJ was our granddaughter. I said family is one of God's greatest blessings. He quickly agreed. As you know from reading my blog, I love being with my family. And have I told you recently what a joy my grandchildren are and how much I love them? There is nothing like hearing them say, Nonni...