Happy Birthday Mom!!

My mom was born on the fourth of July so she really can claim a national holiday for herself. She turned 79 this year and we celebrated at my sister, Dana's, house in Lee's Summit. My other sister, Ginny, was there along with her son Neal, his wife Theresa and their adorable little girls, Madison and Brooke. Dana's daughter, Jessica, and son, Jake, were also there. Below is a shot of Mom with two of her great-grandchildren.
I was taking the pictures and Brooke hadn't seen me for a while so there was to be no smiling or frivolity!! From the look on her face you would think she had seen a news flash about me moments before we arrived. She warmed up tho when we compared our denim capris.

Madison led the Happy Birthday chorus - several times as a matter of fact. Can you tell she is the oldest?We decided against the actual use of 79 candles and went with a representation. The important part was the chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. No other flavors were allowed.

I love this picture of Mom!
Mom got some really neat gifts including a beautiful new hanger for her plants and a star gazing tool to help her determine which formations she is seeing.

Neal & Theresa are making a Brooke sandwich - she is pretending not to be amused.

Mom had several energetic helpers when it came to gift opening. It was such a treat to see all the generations together. Happy Birthday Mom - we love you!