LOL Sourdough! You sound like that guy on the James bond movies! I love it! Are you sure there isn't a super-secret pen/decoder ring that will write this all for her? *bg*

Seriously, I agree with Kath. Another thought is where is the final copy going? If it's for non-family readers as well, then maybe subsituting given names for G'maw and G'paw? Depending on how many generations are in the story, it can become a bit confusing. Unless the characters really stand out, you end up with folks reading and glossing over the characters like when they read any of the Russian novels. After a while, everyone becomes a @%&#-ytch. Ya know?

Personally, I think it's a wonderful idea, and a great way to remember where you came from. A CD of your dad singing would also be terrific. You do realize that now we have witnesses, and we will hold you to this???

Best of luck, Jen