Up at 6 a.m. to begin getting ready for Mother's 90th birthday party. Mother and Sis came over early to help with preparations. We insisted Mother relax while we took care of things.
Family began arriving around 10:30, and by lunchtime, there were twenty of us...older son and wife; younger son and wife, their two sons, a granddaughter-in-law, and three children, including a beautiful new great-granddaughter; Daughter and two great-grandchildren; two nieces and a great-nephew; Sis, and the three of us.
The meal of hamburgers/turkey burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and baked beans, and dessert choices of lemon pudding cake, chocolate cupcakes, or strawberries and angel food cake, was yummy. I'd prepared too much, though, so there was enough left that I could send food home with those who wanted it.
Mother got lots of nice gifts and cards, including gift cards to our favorite hobby store, to the store that sells her favorite blue jeans, and to our beauty salon. She really enjoyed a musical card from Niece that sang, "You were born...long ago...long ago/long ago/long ago...lo-o-on-ng ago!" We all broke into laughter over that one.
Some family stayed until mid-afternoon before leaving. Daughter and great-grandchildren stayed until after supper, and Sis spent the night.
After supper, Mother and Sis went to Mother's house, and Hubbie and I watched TV for the evening.
I was plenty ready for bed when the time came.
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