July 10, 2009
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July 7 was a special day…my mom’s 75th birthday!
This called for a small celebration….
Wyatt put the candles on the cake
and after we sang, she blew them out!
It was a surprise party! Her Friday Night Cards group helped me surprise her, the first surprise party Mom had ever had. I told her we would pick her up at 6:30 to go out to eat. Instead, we descended upon her and nearly overwhelmed her. I brought a party in a basket, complete with snacks, drinks, cake and flowers for the table. And after a little game of “How well do you know 1934?”, (here’s a little trivia for you…Bonnie and Clyde once bought gas at Romance, just a stone’s throw from where I live?!) it was time to play pitch!
We left them to their cards, and I think they had a great time, playing for hours.
Irene and granddaughter Sus
Jean dealing a hand of 14-point pitch…
Loretta pondered a play….
Helen is happy….she had a good hand!
Hope you have many happy returns of the day, Mom! Wish I could look as fabulous as you at 75!
Comments (9)
Your mom is close to my mother’s age (77). We are so blessed to still have them with us. I talk with my mother everyday.
Your mother is lovely, an inspiration to us youngsters at how 75 can look. Any secrets?
Janet your mom is beautiful! It’s the kind of beauty that comes from a beautiful heart.
The card playing looks like fun to me. I love a good game.
Well, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL MOM!!! Thirty-four is my year too. I’d love to have a copy of the game. My birthday was 4/13/34. Born on Friday to boot!!! (o;
Your mother is a very beautiful woman. You are so fortunate to still have her with you.
Man, I don’t look that good at almost 65…..maybe I’ll get better in the next 10 years?
Glad she is still so active and that you both enjoy one another so much.
Just saw this entry, Jan – how sweet of you to do this for your Mama! Bonnie is beautiful, and she looks so happy! I know she treasures having you and much of your family close by. God bless her!
Hi,I’m new to your site.(I found it from Cerwindoris) My Mom’s birthday is July 7th also.She turned 69.Blessings to you.
Loved seeing pictures of all these wonderful people that I know! Your mom looks great! Irene, Helen, Loretta and Jean have all been a part of my “growing up in the beauty shop” years. I always enjoy reading your blog, but usually don’t remember it’s here until you’ve written something for the paper. I know, I know…I need to bookmark it!
Jana