I just came back from a weekend of visiting with my Mom and to celebrate her 89th birthday! My three other sister's and I wanted to celebrate her birthay as we realize each year becomes more and more precious.
Early in the day I started to set up the table for the birthday party.
We had chicken, grape salad, potato salad, baked beans, chips, deviled eggs and punch! I joked that it was an "all" cholesterol meal!
My sister Jen made the cake and lit the candles!
Mom took a minute to stare and enjoy!
It took her about 5 times to get them all blown out!
Everybody dove in and enjoyed cake and ice cream. Jen made the top half Lemon Supreme and the bottom half Orange Supreme! It was very tasty!
These are plates I had made up by Hallmark on their website (click on the Hallmark) and it will take you to the web page. You select the design you want and add your photo. You can adjust the position of the photo and you can choose to add your own greeting! There are tons of designs! She was so surprised when she saw these! We saved a few before they got used!
Reflection
20 years from now we will enjoy these pictures even more.
Mom and her baby sister Virginia...she is in her mid 80's.
Treasured moments!
She opened a few gifts later on and seemed quite happy with it all!
A smile at the end of the day, that's what counted!
Dan and I found this vase at a local gallery
called The Twisted Fish There is a wealth
of wonderful handmade art there. When my
wallet is fatter I'm going back!
Celebrate with those you love, take that extra minute to give attention to your aging family members. You never know when their time will be up.
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