Julie's Gram turns 90 on December 22nd, so everyone gathered at her house on November 24th to celebrate!! Julie's cousin, Esteban, was in charge of the planning and decorating and everything was picture perfect. (I keep telling him that he should get into the party planning business in LA!) Gram didn't think anyone would come to the party but I think we counted over 100 family members & friends who dropped by. The food was prepared and served by members from her church. Two of her three living children, Charles & Wanda, were there (of course, the one missing was my father...his problem, not ours). Her sister, Bernice and niece, Dana came from Arkansas. Niece, Shari and long time family friend, Willie, came from Arizona as well. All of the grandchildren, great grandchildren and even great-great grandchild, Cruz, were also present. The last time we all got together was at my grandfather's funeral so it was fun to have a reason to celebrate.
The spread - arranged by Esteban
L - R: Charles, Bernice, Willie & Wanda
(Wanda has the unique gift of always having her
eyes closed when I snap a photo.)
Owen & Julie
Gram blowing out her candle...
...and opening her gifts.
Gram was so thrilled to have a birthday party! Since her birthday is so close to Christmas it usually gets overlooked. She was like a little kid with her birthday cake and opening gifts. I watched her when everyone was singing "Happy Birthday" to her and she had such a look of joy in her eyes as she took it all in.
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY GRAM!!!
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