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You guys, the birthday bonanza lasted for four hours and over 100 people came. There was a slideshow presentation... karaoke machine... tons of food... dancing... a gigantic birthday cake... and a leggy 65 year old singer. But most significantly, there was family.
My mom's brothers and sisters flew in from all over the world. Even my grandmother's younger sister's children came. We got to meet and play with my cousin Steven's wee ones (pictured above) who eventually became stuck to our sides like glue. My grandfather sang three songs to the crowd of over 100. Both grandparents gave speeches and my little cousin Stella even performed a ballet dance for everyone (you can bet that we have this on tape and will pull it out to show her future boyfriends). In private, all of my aunts and uncles rehashed hilarious stories about each other and their parents. They shared the mean nicknames that they made up for each other when they were little and how they used to pick on each other. I know we are lucky lucky lucky to have everyone together and to be able to do this. And now my grandparents are already planning for their 100th birthday celebration.
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| Okay, I had to include a picture of the singer. Can you believe that she's 65? (Note the belt) |
PS - The puppy (isn't he cute?) was not at the birthday party unfortunately, but he did join us for a dinner party later.
Oh, Rooth! Wonderful post! It looks and sounds like a terrific party! And the singer! She's awesome! We surprised my grandparents with a big party/roast for their 50th wedding anniversary, but the night before (what they thought was just a nice dinner out), my grandmother fell and hit her eye on the side of their bedroom dresser. She had a huge black eye and we had such fun teasing her about how after 50 years my grandad finally got fed up and hit her. It's only with certain families that you can have fun like that. They can get tricky too, though. ;) Happy day to you all. xo
ReplyDeleteAwww I want to take that puppy home with me! Looks like a successful event, especially considering the leggy 65-year-old singer! That's impressive! I'm glad you got to be there to celebrate such a wonderful birthday party!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun! I hope one day when I'm 90 the same amount of people show up to wish me happy birthday. How lucky your grandparents must have felt - and seriously loved too, even if they did miss out on their nap.
ReplyDeleteha, the singer is amazing. looks and sounds like it was a great party :)
ReplyDeleteOMG! 65?! =O She looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteSounds like this was quite a party!!!
Awesome doesn't begin to describe it. Congrats to your grandparents, and you'd better be ready for the 100th. :) And 65?!? Shut the f up!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you were able to enjoy it and how awesome that so many people from near and far came?!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful celebration! This post actually made me think of my late grandfather a lot. He passed a few years ago but we were really close.
ReplyDeleteNevermind the belt - the singer has amazing legs!
Wow....that's great that the party turned out amazing:) It's usually crazy when families get together, but it's great to read that you all had a blast. And may I just say that that singer must be like Dorian Gray:P
ReplyDeleteWhat a heck of a bash...a great way to celebrate an important milestone. How long have they been married???
ReplyDeleteI know you'll have fun with the ballet clip--I used to have a picture of one of my sisters taken the day after she gave herself a home perm. I was seven years younger, but knew it was something to hide for the day when she started bringing boys home. So.much.fun!!!
Hope you also recorded your grandfather singing.
Wait, what? That singer is 65? That's unbelievable!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a massive party, and I'm glad you got to see your family. I'm hoping for a big family reunion next year.
aw this is so adorable! yes families are crazy but they are the only one you got right?
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It looks like an incredible celebration! You are so lucky to have such a big family (I can count mine on my hand). And I just had to mention that lady... 65? I hope you asked her what the hell her secret is?
ReplyDeleteAww this is too sweet. I'm glad the party was a success. Your grandparents must have had an awesome time.
ReplyDeleteHow is that singer 65? Seriously?
Oh wow, happy 90th birthday! That's so sweet that everyone in your family came together to celebrate, it sounds like such a great celebration. :)
ReplyDeleteA very happy birthday to your grandparents! The party sounded amazing, quite the appropriate bash to celebrate such a milestone! I would never in a million years guess they were 90 or that singer was 65! They all look so much younger! Glad you had a sweet time with family. xoxo
ReplyDeletewow 90 years that is awesome! and it lasted over 4 hours and 100 people what a testament to the many people that love your grandparents!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow 90 years?? That is so special and you are so lucky to have really spent time with your grandparents. Mine have been dead for a long time and they died at a young age. You are very lucky :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Looks like an awesome celebration. Very appropriate for a major milestone like 90!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be lucky enough to spend my 90th birthday like this - surrounded my loved ones, laughter, and karaoke!
ReplyDeleteLooks so fun! I love family gatherings! 100 people is an insane party! hahah
ReplyDeleteI flew to Korea for my grandparent's 70th and 80th birthday and it was such a large event like this one!
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How amazing! Sounds like it was a blast and there must have been quite a bit of love shown for your grandparents! 90 years old is such a landmark!! =)
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P.S. seriously? The woman in the photo is 65?!?!
Aww, happy birthday to them! Sounds like a lovely party. And how great is Wolf Hall!? After you've read Bring Up the Bodies go for A Place of Greater Safety - 700+ pages of the main players of the French Revolution. So good! x
ReplyDeleteHoooly moley, that singer is so stylish at 65!! She doesn't look it at all. Maybe it's the Asian genes. :P
ReplyDeleteAnyways, this looks like an amazing gathering! That is so sweet that your family is able to gather together ( and with friends! ) for this - it's heartwarming.
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The party cut into their nap time - Love that! Your grandparents have their priorities straight. Perhaps, that's why they're thriving and going strong. Happy to hear you all had a wonderful time celebrating these beautiful people in your life. Family IS everything.
ReplyDeletePS~I cannot believe the woman in that picture is 65!
That wee fellow is so cute I just want to kiss his cheeks! Alas, he would probably not be appreciative. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on one successful party! Sounds (and looks) like a great time all around!
wow 90th! sounds like a lively and memorable event
ReplyDeleteomg that belt! hahahaha. i definitely laughed out loud. But dang, 65? She looks incredible.
ReplyDeleteThat is so nice that the party was such a success, it sounds so fun (and funny)!! Such cute pictures too! How wonderful to have such a loving, caring family. I'm glad you got to spend time with all of them!
It is absolutely not possible that woman is 65. I refuse to believe it at the same time that I'm hoping I look that good at that age! Glad everyone had a great time. I'm sure they'll be talking about it for years to come. :)
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