Saturday, October 9, 2010

Celebrating Mom

Last Tuesday was my mother's 71st birthday. Since she's still so active, it's hard to believe she's over 70, but she'll assure you she is! She leads a very busy and full life, is a beautiful person inside and out, and is in fantastic health. When I reach her age, I should be so lucky!

My sister Debbie and I decided a few years ago to fly to Colorado each year to celebrate with Mom on her special day. It's now become a tradition and one that I always look forward to and enjoy. My sister and I laugh so much and so often that I think it can be embarrassing for my mom but we can't help it. Life is just good when I'm around my family, plus factor in that Debbie really could be a stand-up comic and you get one thing: FUN!

Another thing is always certain, we're a picture taking family! We went to P.F.Chang's for dinner but had a little impromptu photo session first...






Fun times, great memories!

15 comments:

Mari said...

You are a beautiful family and your Mom really does look young - like she could be a sister, instead of Mom! What a fun way to celebrate. :) Happy Birthday to her!

Joyce said...

Happy Birthday to your mom! You definitely got some genes from your mom : ) How fun to celebrate with her every year!

Christine said...

Great tradition for you and your sister. Everyone benefits!

Anonymous said...

Linda you have a great looking family. Your mom truly shows that she enjoys life! Good for her. We all could learn lessons from those older than us on living!

Love your blog.

Viola

Nina Diane said...

wow...you mom looks fabulous!! Yep..family is awesome and so much fun to be around. It's the most important thing to me!! Hope ya'll had a wonderful time...

nanny said...

Such a beautiful family of ladies!!!! The resemblance is so striking........It's wonderful to inherit such great genes!!!
Happy Birthday to your beautiful Mom!

Donna said...

Great photos, Linda! You're all very beautiful people. Happy Birthday to your Mom!!

Donna Lynn said...

Well, now I know where you get your good looks from! 70! No way!

Linda, you are so very blessed to have wonderful family to share your love and laughter with, I have a sweet sister too, and I thank God for her everyday! It's so nice that you guys can cut loose and laugh your heads off, what fun!!!!

You didn't mention who the gorgeous man is in the picture with your mom??? Who ever he is, he's a keeper for sure! :)

Janiece said...

What a fun thing to do every year!
I am sure they will contunue for many more!

Cheri said...

Happy B-day to your momma and how nice that you can spend it with her. WOW...that is all I can say when I see you and your mom together...you are your momma's daughter.

PF Chang's one of our favorite restaurants....yum!

CB said...

Great pictures Linda - You women all look alike - You definately can tell you're related!
Happy Birthday to your sweet mom :-D

wendy said...

Your mom looks GREAT....as do all of you.
wow...I can sure see the family resemblance.
how wonderful that you are able to do this for your mom every year on her birthday.
BEST present of all.

Lene said...

Your Mom looks amazing. I think she was very generous with the beauty genes.

mCat said...

Happy Birthday to your Mom!

And the three of you are beautiful women!

tammy said...

Your Mom looks great. In fact, all three of you do!