Sunday, September 28, 2014

Gigi's 75th Birthday

At the beginning of September, we had a surprise 75th birthday lunch for my Gigi. We ate at Chocolate Covered Strawberry with almost 20 women total who were there to celebrate her. I don't know the last time (if ever) that Gigi had a birthday party just about her - let alone a surprise party! She was so surprised & so appreciative... and if anyone deserves a special day it is most certainly her!

My cousin came up with the idea to do a timeline of Gigi's life with pictures below it (picture below). It was so awesome to see my Gigi's life laid out that way. I always think of her as my grandmother... But she was so much more before that part of her life happened. Each person also had a "Gigi-ism" that we went around and read. Gigi's favorite book of the Bible is Proverbs, so they were taken from Proverbs verses that reminded us of things Gigi says or that reminded us of her.

My Gigi, Delores Williams, is my only grandparent still living. I want to cherish my time with her & learn from her because she is one amazing woman. My family is very tight-knit & close... I have never seen another family that has a bond like ours, and that is because of her. She is the most selfless & giving person I know. She puts her family above herself and loves unconditionally. She is the best cook I know & she loves to cook for her family and have us all over to eat. She has been one of my biggest cheerleaders & advocates. She has been at every ballgame, piano recital, school event, church event, and family event possible. I love her so very much & am so blessed to have her as my grandmother.