Every January 1 is a little sweeter in my family because it not only means the start of a new year, but it also means celebrating my sweet Grandma’s birthday. Here are just a few of the reasons why she is so worth celebrating.

1. She was born on New Year's Day.

This makes it easy to visit her nearly every year for her birthday because we are always off work and school due to the holidays. And how cool is it that she was the first baby to be born in her town!!

2. She always has at least three different flavors of ice cream in her freezer.

One of my favorite things about visiting Grandma and Grandpa’s house is the never-ending supply of ice cream

3. She gives the very best hugs.

Grandmas are infamous for this, and mine is no exception.

4. She has the best stories

I always love listening to her tell stories of her life, and being a flight attendant means that she has the best tales. My grandma is also so wise on so many things, she’s a great person to sit and chat with.

5. She loves SO well.

She always knows what to do or say to make me feel better, and she brings joy and love into any room she enters.

6. She knows how to make a house feel like a home.

Every time we visit, she always makes us feel like we are welcomed and at home, even if we are 800 miles away.

7. She makes the best lasagna.

Ask anyone in the family, we ALL look forward to lasagna nights at Grandma and Grandpa’s.

8. She is the best grandma a girl could ask for.