help please from all you talented ladies

I've never done an album like this, but that won't stop me from giving input. LOL I guess it would depend on what you want to focus the album on. Do you want it to focus on her, her accomplishments, her heritage, etc? Or do you want it to focus on her grandkids? You could always do a 6 x 6 album of pics of her grandkids. Maybe even have each grandkid send you a little note to include with their page, an "I love you grandma because..." type thing. HTH!

I second that motion! LOL That is exactly what I was thinking as well...if you wanted to do about the grandkids and stuff a 6x6 or an 8x8 album would be great and have a current picture of each of them and something handwritten by them to her. This would also be an "easier" album than if you had to try to gather a lot of information on her and get it all into an album within a month, although I am sure some people could get it done! :) An album celebrating her life is also great, but IMO a lot more work and effort would be put into that and I know I couldn't get that done by christmas! :)

just my 2 little pennies

Hannah

I would do them from the oldst to the yourngest with age appropriate embelishments. I'd include their parents name, birthdate. I might even put in a map of the US with a brad holding a piece of ribbon that went off the map where in a tag of some sort I would write the city and name of who lives there. If that makes any sense!

As a grandma myself, I know I would love to have an album of not only my grandchildren's pictures but also poems written by them or stories about time we spent together or something we did that they remember. Trust me--you cannot mess up. I can promise you she will love it and think you are the most thoughtful, talented granddaughter in the whole world.

Hi Tracy!

What a lovely Christmas Present Idea! How about a "now and then" theme for the album? Baby pics with the relevant info like date of birth, parents names etc, and then a current pic with the current info and a message by each grandkid.

Good luck and enjoy!

Judy, SA

If the grandkids are still pretty young have them answer a questionnaire about Grandma. I did this with my only asking questions about Santa. I'd ask things like where does he live? How old is he? How much do you think he weighs? The answers were hilarious! Instead of the kids saying "I don't know." They'd answer everything like they knew. I'm thinking if Grandma has a sense of humor she'd love it.

Lynne

Have the other grandkids send pictures and memories and include those.

Teresa in MD

I did an album like this for my Grandma last year and she loved it. I encluded a family tree, a page for each of us and a letter from each of us to her. Don't know if this helps but I hope it does.

Tara

As a grandma if the kids are little I would love to see pictures, there own handwriting,and pic they have drawn. If they are older I'd like prom pic, sports pic and other events I missed. Lin

thanks for the suggestion. I posed of few questions on Santa to my four year old. Check my separate post for her answers.

Thanks so much for your input.....I have decided to do an 8x8 album and focus on the grandkids.....that is as far as I have gotten so far thanks again Tracy

Thanks for your suggestions....its pretty much the same idea I had in my head, but sometimes its hard to get those thoughts out into an album if you know what I mean,,,Thanks again Tracy

Hey M-C....... I love the idea of the map, if I have it right that is, it was a bit confusing the first time I read it...but I think I got it now...will post the album when I finish it. Thanks for your ideas. Tracy

Thanks. I have decided that I will contact them all and have them write in their own handwriting some cherished childhood memory with grandma, a letter or just their thoughts. Thanks again for your ideas and suggestions. I am hoping it turns out as well as I imagine it. Tracy

The grandkids age range is 33 the oldest (ME) to 18 so I am having them write something in their writing and words, and using a pic of them as babies and one of them now. Thanks for the suggestions. I appreciate it Tracy

Thanks for your suggestions/ideas....I cant wait to get started, its so hard that we are spread out.....I hope they hurry with their input for me :) Tracy

Thanks Teresa..... I see that majority rules on this concept so it is more than likely the way I will be doing the album Thanks Tracy

Thanks Tara, it helped ALOT!!!! I love the family tree idea, I may just include that, my problem is I always get these "BRIGHT" ideas at the last minute, now I gotta rush to get it done in time! Thanks again Tracy

:::looking confused::: Doesn't everyone?

Alicia