The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: 96 Years Young

Saturday, February 2, 2013

96 Years Young

Mom is 96 today. I took her to one of her favorite restaurants ~ Ragazzi's~ for lunch and then for a wheelchair ride around Buy The Season (consignment shop where I have my consignment space). We are back home now where it is cozy and warm getting ready to have lemon cake with fresh berries on top. She is a very cute 96-year-old with an amazing mind. I took this photo of her a few minutes ago ~ she loves Jake to pieces.

This beautiful arrangement arrived for Mom from a special friend in Ohio. Thank you, Susie. It is a gorgeous bouquet.

This colorful vase of Peruvian Lilies arrived for Mom from Grandson Casey and his wife, Amanda. Mom has loved flowers all of her life and these colorful arrangements will bring her a lot of happiness.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mom !!!

♥

3 comments:

Terra said...: How good to be 96 and still enjoying life, and outings with you, and flowers and a cute doggie.; February 2, 2013 at 5:21 PM
Amanda said...: Hope Grammy had a great birthday!! Hugs and kisses grammy :); February 2, 2013 at 5:25 PM
PeregrineBlue said...: Wow Audrey, she looks amazing. And what beautiful hands.
I'm back, yes indeed.; February 16, 2013 at 7:23 PM

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