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Awwwww......I miss my grandmothers still.....many years after they passed. Grams are really special. :)
I know you guys are scattered around the country so how about this idea:
An annual "Grandma Helen" Award?
Early in December (or November even) have everyone submit an entry as to "what they did in 2011 that was MOST like what Grandma Helen would have done/said/worn/visited, etc."?
Then compile the entries and everyone gets to cast their vote for the O. that they feel best embodies the spirit of Grandma Helen!
The winner gets to house the Grandma Helen Trophy for the year.
(Then they can ship it to the next year's winning recipient.)
You could get something to symbolize her as the award....A Kenny Rogers framed photo, a scooter ornament, a replica of her t-shirt, etc. It doesn't have to be the Typical" trophy.
It will keep her spirit alive all year and you'll all get a kick out of reading about the times when everyone thought they were channeling Grandma!
A feisty spirit like that has certainly been passed on through the genes, right?