(I took a pic of this oil painting. I don't know if this picture shows all the fine detail. She wrote the whole Humpty Dumpty rhyme upside down in perfect handwriting.)

My dear sweet Grandma died last Friday in her sleep. (my mom's mom) She had been suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia for a long time. Its so sad, but it is so much better that she went back up to Heavenly Father, Grandpa, and my two aunts. oh, and don't forget her dog Nik. We were surprised that she lived this long. we jokingly called her the energizer bunny because she kept on going and going! I loved her so much. I was lucky enough to have her live just 3 blocks up my street before she went into a home. My favorite memories of her are that she taught me how to sew and she was an AMAZING artist. She did that oil painting above. can you believe that? it's a painting of her and her two oldest kids. I guess that's where I get my artistic ability from! she would do little painting projects in her nursing home and her paintings were still phenomenal. She never lost that talent. She taught me how to sew when i was 4. I loved making doll clothes with her for my barbies and American Girl dolls. I sewed up until my sophomore year, then got out of it. But this last month, I have wanted to start sewing. I want to pick it back up so badly again! then when my grandma died, I wanted to so even more! So I am so going to get started!

(This picture of a picture was taken 5 years ago. and I would not wear that hat, glasses or tie out of the house. I was just being silly.)
I love you so much. Your such a wonderful lady and you have taught me so much. I couldn't of asked for a better Grandma. Ill miss you!

ha ha I just thought of this. so she has Alzheimer's right? One Christmas morning we were opening present. This was when ZCMI turned into Meyer and Frank (now it's Macy's). Her gift box said " Meyer & Frank" on it and she said, "Frank? who's Frank? I don't know a Frank. I will have to make sure that I send him a thank you card." And she was DEAD serious! My Family got a good laugh out of that one all morning!