My Mom's 90th Birthday!

18 years ago

It was a blast. She had a great time being Queen for a Day! Lots of cousins on both sides and friends came. A sister-in-law (married my father's brother) that she hasn't seen in many years came with her daughter.

The only conspicuous absence was all 3 of my brothers. I don't know what was up with that. What a bunch of selfish jerks! One even lives in FL and could have driven. His excuse was she is so old, she won't know who is there. She noticed, but we still managed to have a good time. We also went to see Cirque Odyssey at the Sunrise Theatre in Ft. Pierce. It was quite a show!

The time went so fast and so sad to see her waving at the door as I drove away to catch my plane. She is such a wonderful woman who has been through so much and keeps on smiling and being optimistic. I greatly respect and love her. I hope I get to see her again soon.

Clare

Me and Mom

{{!gwi}}

Me, Mom and Twin Sister

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czech_chick
18 years ago
Awww Clare, I am so happy you had a good time celebrating your Mom's 90th!

My Mom will be 90 very soon. It's a blessing we've both had our mothers this long to love and enjoy.

Thank you for posting the two pictures!

~ Carol ~
nodakgal
18 years ago
I agree with Carol, you gals are all so lucky to have your Mom!
I am glad it was such a great time for you all! Phooey on the brothers! I just love those smiling faces!!!
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lydia1959
18 years ago
Glad you all had a wonderful day. Your Mom sure looks good for 90. Great group shot, such lovely women you all are!
Jodi_SoCal
18 years ago
Good grief Clare, was your mom 60 when she had you and your sister? You both look so young!

I'm so happy you had a good time and that your mom enjoyed her self as well. What a gift.

Jodi-
caflowerluver
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18 years ago
Thanks everyone.

Jodi- Thanks for the compliment. It must be good genes because we are both 56 (though my sister will deny that).
Clare
susanjf_gw
18 years ago
my mother missed hers by just a few days...it's your brothers loss...
glenda_al
18 years ago
Wow, 90 years young!
Linda Wayman
18 years ago
I agree with Susan, it's a big loss for your brothers. I feel bad for your mom that they didn't make it, but her smile tells me she had a good time in spite of them. You all made sweet memories for each other.
You are all beautiful ladies and your mother's hair is soooo pretty.
Linda
ronf_gw
18 years ago
Ditto what jodi said.
My dad was 90 just last November.
I'm glad you had a great day.

Ron
ronm80
18 years ago
90 and 56, you all look great. She is a beautiful lady.
patti43
18 years ago
I like the outfit you picked to wear--although all the ones you posted were pretty. Your mother's very pretty (beautiful hair) and looks like she' having a great time. Shame on your brothers is all I can say.
ashli
18 years ago
Yes, your mother has very pretty hair and is wearing the prettiest dress (or top)...She looks healthy and spunky!
What a blessing.
My mother had Alzheimer's, but died from smoke inhalation when her house caught fire. She was 73 years-old.
lulie___wayne
18 years ago
How blessed you are and how beautiful she is!! Glad y'all had a good day. Happy Birthday, Clare's mom!!
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pattico_gw
18 years ago
Probably not something you'll want to tell your sister...but you look a lot younger than she is...She looks a lot like your mother.

Happy Birthday to your mom...!!!!

patti
donna_oh
18 years ago
Love the pics!!

Happy Birthday to MOM!!!! What a beauty!

Donna (^_^)
sjarz
18 years ago
What a beautiful thing! You three all look gorgeous, healthy and happy! The brothers don't know what they missed out on and shame on them for not making the trip.
Suzan J
olgaflowers
18 years ago
You all look like very caring! Daughters
to your Mother ! That's nice to see,
Best ! to you all.
Olgaflowers,
minnie_tx
18 years ago
Mom looks beautiful Love her beautiful hair!! Please give her a gentle hug from me. I lost Mom a month before her 91st.
Cherryfizz
18 years ago
Great pictures Clare and you are so blessed to still have your Mom.

Shame on your brothers - 3 of my older brothers were the same way and they lived in the same city.

Looks like you all had a great time and your Mom sure doesn't look like she is 90 years old. Happy Birthday to your Mom.

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Eliza_ann_ca
18 years ago
Awwwww she looks like a lovely lady...I say it's your brothers loss that they were not there to celebrate with her.
Happy that you were able to,and that the event was such a success!
jannie
18 years ago
Your Mom is beautiful, I can see where you got your beautiful smile! Sorry your brothers missed out, they should be ashamed!

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