80

My Grandma Kofoed turned 80 on the 31st of December. But tonight we were able to celebrate her birthday with a surprise party for her. My family gets together once a month at my parent's house to celebrate the birthdays in the family for that month. We told my Grandma that was what we were doing, but instead we just had her party. All of my dads siblings were there along with my cousins that we don't get to see all too often. It was nice to see them and to celebrate this day with my Grandma. She is a Grandma that has always been involved in my life. She is concerned for my family and always remembers our special days. I remember going for sleep overs at my Grandma's house. Each Grandkid got a turn, and when it was my turn I was excited to sleep in the bed in the "loft." I don't remember a lot what we did, but I do remember going to the mall and I got to pick out a toy for myself and then we would get ice-cream and sit on the bench and watch people go by. I love watching people, and I got this from my Grandma. I remember going on trips to the Heber Valley railroad, I remember having my Grandparents come to Fish Lake with us, I remember going to my Grandma's house each Christmas day and being able to bring 1 gift with us to show her, I remember when my Grandma handed Jacob her boobs (she had a double mastectomy and wore fake boobs) and I can still see the expression on my brother's face when she did that. She has always been in my life and I am so grateful for that. She cares about me and my family. When I called her for her birthday she commented "Amy, I never thought I would make it to 80" and I am so glad she did and many more years ahead for her!!! Love you Grandma!