There's no place like home, except Grandma's

After Father's Day dinner with Grandpa Burke (that's still weird for me), we went over to see Great-Grandma Burke (that's also weird).

My grandma, Zach's great-grandma, is an amazing woman. The lady has seven kids of her own, too many grandkids to count, and something like 12 great-grandchildren. You'd think with all those people it would be impossible to form a close, personal relationship with anyone. A family that large would be overwhelming for anyone -- but not for Grandma. My grandma makes each of her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids feel special... whether simply reading a "Woody the Woodpecker" book (and mimicking his signature laugh), attending each and every dance recital, or simply buying the dancing flowers at a garage sale because she knew her great-grandchildren would like it, Grandma is an expert when it comes to family.

She'll never know how special she is to me and the gazillions of people in my extended family. There are no words to express how we all feel about her. I'm thankful that she's my Grandma, and that Zach was able to meet her. If she hasn't already, she'll no doubt make an amazing impact on his life. I mean really, who forgets the first person to ever give you animal crackers?!