We celebrated my grandma Jewell Rae's 90th birthday on November 9th. What a blessing to be in such great physical shape and enjoy the company of friends and family when you turn ninety. Though there were too many names for her to remember throughout the night, she knew she was surrounded by family who loves her.
Collin received a hug after giving her his coloring sheet of an alligator where he used every color in the box to design a rainbow masterpiece.
And a (surprising) kiss -
Aunt Debbie, our family host and organizer - and grandma's loving and patient caregiver - with her mom.
Aged to perfection and capped off with a chocolate cupcake!
The three generations living together -
Grandma Jewell Rae with Aunt Cheryl, Aunt Debbie, Uncle Bobby and my dad -
The Houston gang celebrating with her -
A tear in her eye from bumping into the chair, but still able to smile for the camera -
Blackmail photos. Cas and I flipped through the photos in reverse order, where we saw Collin picking his nose and then sticking his finger in his mouth. Not a lot better to be caught on camera with your finger up your nose, but at least it happened in this order!
The gift of the evening was a pianist who played lovely music for my grandma, who was an expert pianist in her younger years. My kids loved dancing to the music!
The kids taking a break with Jackson. I took the photo but had no idea that Collin had some piece of artwork in his hands. We always consider the evening a great success if we leave Aunt Debbie's without breaking anything substantial - and this is only thanks to cousins and family who play with my kids so we can take a break from following them around the house!
Maya made loops around the room with the piano - from me to Jasper and then to Grammy.
Taking a selfie!
Dancing - and thoroughly enjoying thinking that she's the center of attention -
Happy 90th birthday, Grandma Jewell Rae! We are so thankful for you and the family you helped create!
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