May 2, 2008
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Happy Birthday, Mom!
Today is my mother’s 81st birthday. Here she is last year on her 80th birthday. Doesn’t she look great?
My sisters and I surprised her last year by showing up on her doorstep unexpectedly. We had a weekend of fun activities planned for her, including singing for her at her church service. (Music is something that runs deep in our family, and is very meaningful.) My brother, who has ALS, could not join us for the weekend, but he wrote a beautiful tribute to Mom that I made into a photo book for her. I have posted a link to this before, but will do so again, in honor of her birthday. The book is here. (It is easiest to read if you chose the “zoom” option).
Here is another book I made after we spent the weekend together, with pictures from the celebration.
Another family celebration was planned for Mom & Dad last summer for their 60th wedding anniversary. Here are some pictures from that occasion, which (of course) included more singing (the girls again, calling ourselves the “Lemon Sisters”). I think some of my regular readers might be too young to remember the “Lennon” sisters — we were playing off their name with ours, but we chose “Lemon” because of our matching yellow dresses, and possibly the quality of our singing? We were also joined by our cousins Dale & Dean, who are members of a REAL bluegrass band, so the quality of their music was never in doubt.
Mom and Dad arrived at my house yesterday, and will be staying with me throughout the week next week. They came to attend Isaac’s choirboy concert tomorrow, and also to attend one of my chorale concerts (scheduled for next weekend). As a bonus, they also get to attend Grant’s high school band/choir concert on Monday, and will maybe even take in one of Mark’s track meets (weather permitting). My Dad was a track and cross country coach, back in the day, so he is excited to see Mark run, and pole vault!
Pictures of Mark from his last track meet:
I probably won’t be posting or commenting as much in the next week, as I will be busy with my folks here. I know how much you will all miss me (oh, absolutely, Leah, what will we do without you!), but try to carry on, and I’ll be back soon!
Comments (11)
Happy Birthday to your Mom! She looks FABULOUS!What a lovely family you have. You and yor sisters look great in your yellow dresses. Wow your folks have been married 60 years. How wonderful! I love to hear about families that make it work and work well. Congrats to your folks – that is a great accomplishment.That is a great picture of your son vaulting. I’ll be back another time to look at the books. The day is calling!Have a great time with your mom and family celebrating!
Wow your mom does look great! Happy Birthday to her!Your pictures bring me back to a lot of my own family reunions.
Great pictures! You all looked so pretty in your yellow dresses. Have a great week with your family.
Wow, your Mom really has some good genes!Looks like a great family celebration. How neat that you could all get together like that.Great action shots of Mark! I would be so worried, though, whenever he went up!Have fun with your family!
I am looking forward to meeting the rest of your family this weekend. It will be a busy one; that’s for sure.Have a great time!
Happy Birthday to your Mom!!! She does look great!BTW, thanks for stopping by. Blessings, Chanin
Wonderful pictures of your family.. Have a great time! God bless!
I hope you are having a nice visit with your folks!Have a great Monday morning!
What wonderful pictures and wonderful memories for the years ahead. Your mom does indeed look great to be 81 years old! We have several things in common…almost. I’m from a musical family. My sisters and I sang together years ago (loved the “Lemon Sisters” concept”). My dad turned 80 last year (we had a wonderful “card party” for him) and my parents will celebrate 60 years of marriage next year. I thank God every day that my parents are well and have lived such a long healthy life. It’s such a blessing.Enjoy your time together.
Oh wow ~ that looked like a wonderful occasion!! Thanks for stopping by….
The books are beautifully put together! Your mom looks wonderful and you Lemon sisters are pretty hot too! CUTE DRESSES,DID YOU MAKE THEM?I play a mandolin,I am not good t it yet but I love it!