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Thursday, February 2, 2012

HAPPY 95th BIRTHDAY, Mom !!

I think Mom gets more beautiful each year. Can you believe she had her 95th Birthday today? I sure hope the good Lord has blessed me with a few of her good genes.

I took this photo this afternoon when we returned from having lunch at her favorite restaurant. She opened gifts and then we had cake. I was happy that it was a beautiful sunny day for her to be out. Other than the pain she has daily from her spinal stenosis, she was feeling pretty good and enjoyed herself.

We found this gorgeous flower arrangement on the porch when we returned home from lunch. A dear friend from Ohio sent it to Mom. Mom said you're an Angel, Susie. I would have to agree.

7 comments:

Lisa said...: She is beautiful. I'm glad it was so gorgeous out today. What a nice birthday present! Happy Birthday to her.; February 2, 2012 at 6:37 PM
illustration poetry said...: 95!!!!!!!
Happy birthday to FF's beautiful mother ♥; February 3, 2012 at 6:54 AM
PeregrineBlue said...: WOW, she is indeed Audrey and looks so healthy. Look at that skin. You must be so proud of her.
Happy Birthday to MOM! Enjoy every moment you can with her.; February 3, 2012 at 2:13 PM
Anonymous said...: Wahoo Mom!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You look beautiful. xox Corrine; February 3, 2012 at 6:05 PM
Anonymous said...: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSAN!!!!! OH, MY, CAN'T IMAGINE-- 95????? YOU ARE DOING "GREAT" SINCE THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU! YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!!! SURE DO MISS YOU! I KNOW YOU HAD A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! LOVE YOU, LINDA; February 4, 2012 at 9:26 AM
pinkglitterfae said...: Happy Belated Birthday to your dear mom, she looks great! I know you got some of her genes, so don't worry, lol!
I'm so behind on my blogs, these days, and am sorry to have missed your big day. I hope you had a wonderful time
hugs
betty; February 6, 2012 at 1:48 PM
Vicki Boster said...: Audrey- your Mother is a beautiful lady!! Wow- you tell her that she looks 59 not 95!! What a blessing she is in your life--- I hope she continues in good health. Happy Belated birthday from me--
Vicki; February 15, 2012 at 4:43 AM

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