Mom at Home. February 27, 2009.
As I mentioned yesterday, Betsy and I are leaving today for some time at the beach. Although we are looking forward to some fun in the sun, we’re sorry to be gone this first week in May. Today is Mom’s birthday, Tuesday is my parents’ anniversary and of course next Sunday is Mother’s Day. Betsy and I celebrated with Mom and Dad last year, so this year my sister will be celebrating with them. We’ll have a belated celebration after we get back from the beach.
Mom is 89 years young today. I know I’m slightly prejudiced, but she’s about the nicest person you could ever meet. She’s a fairly small woman, but she did a great job of raising my brothers and sister. She has a beautiful alto voice and sang in the church choir for many years. For as long as I can remember people have commented on her bright smile. She lost her sight about twenty years ago, but that didn’t slow her down much or cause her to lose that smile.
Mom and Dad. February 27, 2009.
Tuesday will be Mom and Dad’s 69th anniversary. They got married on a Sunday after the regular church service at Mom’s church and shared a carton of milk as their wedding supper on their way to their new home. Dad will be 97 in August, and it’s cute to see them holding hands as they walk along.
So Happy Birthday, Mom, and Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad. Oh, and Happy Mother’s Day.
Tags: Family
Senior Moments 
May 2, 2009 at 7:19 am |
George: What a neat tribute to Mom, it is great to have a wonderful mother and father so keep them close while they are here. 69 years being married is amazing.
May 2, 2009 at 8:48 am |
Happy Birthday to your Mom – she does have a wonderful smile. 🙂
Happy Anniversary to both your Mom & Dad – wow 69 years. That is something to celebrate!!
Have a great time with your family.
May 2, 2009 at 9:04 am |
Such an inspiration they are. Gosh…your Mom is beautiful!! LOVE her smile George…you have it also.
May 2, 2009 at 9:28 am |
That’s a sweet tribute to your parents George!
May 2, 2009 at 10:46 am |
So very sweet. Your parents look very happy!
May 2, 2009 at 10:02 pm |
Wishing both your parents many rich blessings.You are indeed blest to still have parents.
Blessings,Ruth
May 3, 2009 at 4:44 am |
Happy Anniv to your parents!
May 3, 2009 at 10:02 am |
How wonderful that this couple continue to live and love each other. You are blessed to have such parents. Nice tribute.
May 4, 2009 at 12:02 am |
Your mom does have a gorgeous smile. Happy birthday to her! And 69 years together? Wow. That’s amazing and so beautiful. Happy anniversary to them too and blessings on them both.
Hope you and Betsy have a wonderful trip to the beach!
May 4, 2009 at 2:41 am |
They look so wonderful together!
Many happy returns of the day. Many many wishes from me to them.
May 4, 2009 at 3:41 pm |
What a wonderful tribute for your Mom! I can only hope my 2 men/boys feel the same way when I’m that age.(They’d better!).
Hope you have great times at the beach!
May 4, 2009 at 5:05 pm |
Wow! Hope your mom has a wonderful year.
May 5, 2009 at 11:56 am |
You gave all the happy moments so beautifully. Happy birthday, Happy Anniversary and Happy Mother’s Day. Happy, Happy, Happy……. That’s my wish to you and your family. Many more happy moments for all of you.
May 5, 2009 at 4:57 pm |
And to many, many more! May your mom continue to have as beautiful life as the energy that emanates from her soul!
May 6, 2009 at 7:40 am |
Wonderful photos and a lot of wonderful things to celebrate! Happy everything to them both! You look a lot like your dad.
May 6, 2009 at 1:22 pm |
Congratulations to both your mother and your dad. They look like wonderful people. How fortunate you are to still have them with you.
May 6, 2009 at 3:15 pm |
Awww! Happy Birthday – Happy Anniversary & Happy Mothers Day to your mother! She looks so sweeeeet!
May 13, 2009 at 9:27 am |
Lovely tribute to your mom. Your parents look very happy ;–)
Hugs and blessings,