This year for Christmas Auntie had an idea to make Grandma and Grandpa this really neat book. What she did was have all of us grandkids (even married in) write a special memory we had about Grandma and Grandpa and what they have taught us, the impact they've had on our lives. Auntie Kris had laminated them all and then put it together into a great book. Lots of laughs. Lots of tears. I posted what I put in the book below...
Watching them read through it..
Grandma and Grandpa are in a class all their own. Grandparents like them are few and far between. I love the warm, peace filled atmosphere that fills their home. There is never a time that you feel uncomfortable or like you can’t make yourself right at home. Barging through the front door looking for an extra CD-R because you ran out and need to burn a very important Hannah Montana mix or walking in wearing nothing but a towel with shampoo in hand because the water guy shut off the water and you need to take a shower. All the way down to coming up and stealing the mayo and flour. It’s always an open hug.
One thing that has stuck out to me vividly as I’ve gotten older is Grandma and Grandpa’s diligence to serve. They have created a home that is nothing less than a revolving door and it is nothing to have missionaries stacked up to come all month long to come and stay and I have never heard a complaint. Ever. Their weeks are filled with bibles studies and loving on people. I have learned from them that serving, being a servant is one of the highest forms of worship. They have found their lives by giving them away.
Grandpa is a man with an overflowing amount of revelation. Of God. Of the Word. When he is out tinkering here and there on Gators or fences, fixing things, fishing you can bet he is in prime time to hear from the Lord and that he is talking to him about something. Even if its as simple as asking God why the grass is green, Grandpa would do it. His wheels are constantly turning in his head although he may not say much. He is one of the best listeners and is FULL of wisdom that is priceless.
When I watch Grandma at times I swear she is an Ice Princess. It couldn’t be further from the truth. What you may look at as cold is actually solid strength in who she is. She has been a model of abiding. Unshakable. I admire that in her. She doesn’t bend with the wind but rather has a steel spine and will hold you accountable for your life. Straight up. I cannot count the times that I have beat on her door anywhere from morning to the middle of the night with things only she could walk me through. At times when I swore I wouldn’t make it. When I swore my family wouldn’t make it. Standing in the middle of battles that would mold me into who I am today, that would teach me to trust God right in the heat of the fire when fear was all I could feel. Grandma stood. Unshakable. Strong. Not moved. Her strength is contagious and her confidence in the Word brings peace.
Most Grandparents pass on things that as years go by, lose value, pass away. But mine, mine have passed on something far more precious, far more valuable, far more meaningful and that is a seed planted with a desire for God in their children and in me, their grandchildren. They have planted seeds of revelation and position in us. That is something that can never be bought. That is legacy. Although we may not be showed with tons of gifts and money but you can count on that they are praying. Because my walk with the Lord and my learning to abide is important to them. When you need that pillar of strength they will stand right along side you. When I leave I hope that I leave this same legacy to my own family, a legacy of life commited soley to the Lord.
Samuel and Uncle Chris being goofy..
Bekah
Tyler
(We've got a cousin row going on here!)
Oh nevermind..it just broke..this ones a Diehm..not a Pranger..lol
And this one is not related..but if you want to get technical he's an adopted brother :) 
Cody!
Levi and Samantha
Rusty and Cole getting ready to bowl!
Miss Alyssa..I love this girl!
Me and Sammy Sue..my darling cousin and partner in crime ;-)
Momma and Dad :)
Grandpa...
Getting ready to open a can of chaos! Present time!
Uncle Chris and Jess
I love my daddy :) He da man :)
Delayna Maria...she's a stylin' thing ;-)
Uncle Jim and his Cali...
About an 1/8 of the crew...waiting for presents
Bekah and I...
Samuel with his new Columbia :) These are great for keeping warm in that snow! 
This year for Christmas Auntie had an idea to make Grandma and Grandpa this really neat book. What she did was have all of us grandkids (even married in) write a special memory we had about Grandma and Grandpa and what they have taught us, the impact they've had on our lives. Auntie Kris had laminated them all and then put it together into a great book. Lots of laughs. Lots of tears. I posted what I put in the book below...
Watching them read through it..
Samuel and Uncle Chris being goofy..
Me and Bekah 
Samuel and Lexy
Bekah and I in the ring..
My heifer Cuppy and I..getting ready to show..
Gracie and Chloe (These two are SO funny together!)
Katie girl
Buscuit :)
Levi showing...
Levi and Shalome
Bekah..doesn't she look adorable?
Troyer...
Levi observing...Samuel playing with guns...Troyer scoping out ground...
What a lovely expression...
The man himself :) Levi
Levi's hunting buddy, Errin!
I love when the boys go hunting...they look so funny..like eskimos or somthing
Silly goose!
Cooooooold
Samuel just got in from hunting.. doesn't he look so cute?
