Monday, December 5, 2011

GG's 87th birthday party

The Uncles were there, the Aunts were there, the cousins and the GG.  Phyllis is the most amazing grandmother ever.  I love her dearly.  She is GG (Grandma Great) To the great grands.  We get to call her that too.  But when I was a kid we were sometimes told to call her Phyllis.  She was not about being a grandma.  She drove a red car, red hair and a personality to match. and she wasn't afraid to tell you all about it.  Namely that your hair was too straight and looked like you were just drowned.  Among other things.  She is also very generous and loving.  But I really love that spunk, her life is an inspiration.  
All the family that was in town turned out.  and some family that wasn't in town made the trek over from California.  Her little brothers were there too.  There was much dessert and visiting.  Lots of kisses for GG.  Not on the lips, because it messes up her lipstick.  On the cheeks like in Franc
Jenna & Sam
Born days apart from each other.  Growing up so fast.
If the venue looks familiar, yes it is an institute building in Glendale.  We are so lucky to have connections.

Cut to the night time activities. 
The cousins just had to get together and visit.  Aunt Lis and The Schuermans in town. Oh ya we have too.
Part at the Johnsons.  Fire pit and cocoa.  It was pretty dang cold that night.  Above this picture is Aubry and Richard.  Please take note of the tiny straw that Richard is drinking out of.  Ya he is going to kill me for posting that.  Ha.  Im not afraid......


  Well, I am a little afraid
***Priceless***
Everyone had a story to tell.  It was wonderful good times. 
So when Richard got some more wood for the fire... there were SCORPIONS on the  WOOD!!!!
Oh my gosh, it was really scary.  THey screamed as they were burned alive.  Yikes.  I highlighted them for easier viewing.  Ya, that full body shake, that's because scorpions are scary.!!! 



Yes below is some shots of the aunts.  Aunt Lynn was getting into a story about her kids, a little smidgen of Aunt Lis is on the side and my mother. Aunt Valerie toasting her marshmallow while wearing a comforter wrapped around her.  
Doug and Amanda 
They will be getting married 2 days from this post!!!.  And there is my handsome man.
A very successful party on the whole.  Great company/ warm fire. 

1 comment:

Myra said...

I am SO sad we missed it. That's what happens when we live on the other side of the country. Perhaps another time.