I just returned from Florida where we celebrated my Mom's 80th birthday. It is hard to believe she is 80 - she doesn't look it or act it at all. She regularly golfs, still making pars and birdies - and I am sure she would still be playing tennis, but the pounding her knees took was too much to continue. She is active with her friends, her church and volunteering - and really does just about everything as well as she has ever done.
During her birthday party she read a couple of things to us - one was more on the humorous side and the other more serious - but both meant a lot. The funny one said that someone who reaches this point of life has a built in excuse whenever they may make a mistake: "Well, I'm 80!" She did use this on us a few times, mostly when playing cards.
We all had a great time together. My brother, sisters, their spouses and my niece Jasmin all made the trip. We spent three nights at a resort on Ft Myers Beach and my sister Sally and I spent some extra time at my Mom's home. The weather was perfect, as we played golf, spent time at the beach, ate great food and played lots of cards.
Jasmin also put together the photo album of my Mom's life, which she is holding above. This turned out great and we all enjoyed looking at the pictures from over the years.
We are now looking forward to number 85!
During her birthday party she read a couple of things to us - one was more on the humorous side and the other more serious - but both meant a lot. The funny one said that someone who reaches this point of life has a built in excuse whenever they may make a mistake: "Well, I'm 80!" She did use this on us a few times, mostly when playing cards.
We all had a great time together. My brother, sisters, their spouses and my niece Jasmin all made the trip. We spent three nights at a resort on Ft Myers Beach and my sister Sally and I spent some extra time at my Mom's home. The weather was perfect, as we played golf, spent time at the beach, ate great food and played lots of cards.
Jasmin also put together the photo album of my Mom's life, which she is holding above. This turned out great and we all enjoyed looking at the pictures from over the years.
We are now looking forward to number 85!
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