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Week four... and I'm still here.  And I love how some of you are even checking in on me to keep me accountable!

It's not everyday you get to celebrate someone's 91st birthday.  We're lucky to have been able to celebrate with Brian's grandma, Irma.  We surprised her with a party. Family drove and flew from all over to be here today.

Today I got to overhear Brian tell his Great Aunt Leona, Irma's sister, stories about how Irma would keep Nips (a caramel flavored hard candy),Yoo-hoo (a chocolate drink) and jars of maraschino cherries on hand for when Greg and Brian would visit.  It sounded like Irma definitely delighted herself in spoiling her grandsons.

Leona, Brian and Irma

Ninety-one years young and so much spunk and spirit.  I got the privilege of sitting next to her and Leona at the party.  I listened to stories about family, received wisdom about relationships, got invited to come back and play Rummy and laughed. A lot.  I hope I am nearly as sassy when I'm their age. 

Emma, Abigail, Isaac (back row), Brian, Irma, Maegan (front row)
Photo Credit: Harlan Proehl 

Many thanks to all the family that organized this day! All your hard work and planning made this day absolutely wonderful.