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October 27, 1911

The day my amazing Grandma was born.

102 years ago.

Today, my amazing Grammy turned 102.

102 years old. 

I can't believe it. 

She still lives in her house by herself....at 102 years old!!!

(My aunt lives a few blocks away and checks in on her each day & does her grocery shopping for her) but for 102, Grammy is still pretty self sufficient for her age.....can still walk,  get herself dressed & fixes herself meals.

But, her vision is decreasing, her hearing is declining and her memory is starting to fade.

All of this is understandable, considering she is 102.

We headed to Grammy's yesterday for a Family Birthday Party.

It was so great to see all my cousins on my mom's side and all their kids. 

Grammy's favorite color is pink (just like me) so, there was lots of pink at her party.

 Grammy & my Mom (her daughter):

Me & Grammy:

My mom, my sisters & I and Grammy:

 So thankful Grammy has gotten to meet my 3 kids.

I made my Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes (recipe here) with pink frosting, of course:

 Singing Happy Birthday:

Everyone always asks Grammy her advice for living so long & for being in such good health (physically and mentally....her memory is still sharp!!)

Here is her list of advice:
1. Surround yourself with your family and people you love.
2. Drink Coffee every morning.
3. Have a Happy Hour cocktail everyday (Grammy's preference is a Cranberry Vodka)
4. Stay away from hospitals & doctors.
5. Be positive.

I am not going to lie, this was a very emotional visit with Grammy.

The last time I saw her was this Spring and her memory has really taken a down turn since I last saw her. Grammy's memory has always been REALLY sharp, but not as much anymore. 

She would sometimes forget who was talking to her and I had to remind her of my kids names a few times. It was not like this a few months ago.

It was really, really, really hard for me to see that yesterday.  

It it totally understandable, I mean she is 102 and of course her memory is going to fade, but it was just hard to see that happening.

I gave her a big birthday hug as we left. 

She told me how much she loved me and that I need to come back and visit soon.

Grammy has lived a really incredible life. 

I am so lucky to have a Grandma like her.

She is one of the most inspirational women I know.

Happy, Happy, Happy 102nd Birthday Grammy!