Meet My Grandma Armatage

Meet My Grandma Marie Lewis Armatage. I always loved visiting my Grandma Armatage at her red brick home in Pocatello, Idaho. I remember running to see what was in the can. She would always leave us a treat or some money to go down to the little store down the road. My brother would always spend his money to play Pool, and me and Natalia would buy bubble gum soda pop and penny candy! I loved having special sleepovers with her in her bed! She would wake up SO EARLY! I would often find her reading her scriptures or praying. She loved the Gospel with all her heart. She always had little boxes of cereal for us to eat, little cans of soda to drink, and Totinos pizzas to eat! I loved when she made her yummy rolls and cookies! I loved playing UNO, Flinch, Yahtzee, and Scrabble with her! She had a huge garden, and a fun bird bath. We loved sitting outside guessing what color car was going to drive by next. I always looked forward to our camping family reunions where she would have Grandma’s Store. She would pass out little cardboard circles as “money” and we could come shop at her store. Another favorite was her Parlor Picnics. We would drag the HUGE braided rug out to the living room and place it by the fire. We would roast hot dogs and marshmallows! Another special thing at Grandma’s was the closet. In the closet we would find special toys and games just for the grandkids. Santa brought something new for the closet every year! I remember her watching The Price is Right and the Lawrence Welk Show! Grandma always loved my bear hugs! I would have to say I got my love or service from my Grandma. She was always busy with church and community serving others. I also have a love of baking just like my Grandma did. She always made me feel safe, loved, valued, and important. I miss her! Love you Grandma Armatage! ‪#‎MeetMyGrandma‬

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