Monday September 24, 2012

 

 

A Birthday Party

For Mother High’s 95th Birthday

Sunday Evening, September 16 – Part 1

 

 

We had the pavilion tables decorated and ready by 4 p.m.

 

 

I was pleased to find “Ella” balloons.

 

 

Guests began arriving shortly after 4 p.m.

 

 

Since we had a large party for her when she turned ninety, we decided to keep this one to family.

 

 

 

 

We and Cerwin’s siblings provided the food. Cerwin’s sister ordered this beautiful carrot cake.

 

 

Cerwin is Mother’s oldest son. I decided to take a picture of each family with mother while Cerwin was grilling hamburgers, hot dogs, and sausage, consequently we almost forgot to have our photo taken with her – and did it just before the party was over.

 

 

Our oldest son Jeff, his wife Chris, and their children. Left to right: Kezi & Jordan, Gloria, Diana, Jenna, Nate & Sabrina behind Mother, Jeff & Chris.

 

 

Josiah represented our daughter Diane, her husband Mark, and the rest of our Maine family.

 

 

Josiah’s friend Sandy.

 

 

Josiah’s sister Abigail and her husband Nathaniel also represented the Myers.

 

 

Our son Jere, his wife Kristen and their family: Kristen, Josh, Jared, Jesse, Ian, Jere, and Jana.

 

 

Our daughter Deb and her husband Roy.

 

 

Cerwin’s oldest sister Velda and her husband, Mel.

 

 

Their daughter Dorretta, her husband Rod, and their family: Rod, Megan & Eric, Justin & Haley, and Dorretta.

 

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We missed Mel and Velda’s youngest daughter Denise, her husband Dave, and their three children who live in Florida.

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Mel and Velda’s son, Donald, was on a mission trip to Alaska. This photo is his wife, Gabi, and their sons Jeremy and Shtefan.

 

 

Cerwin’s brother, Elvin, and his wife, Patti.

 

 

Their son Ted and his son Trenton.

 

 

Bryan (Elvin & Pat’s youngest son) and his wife, Leslie.

 

 

Elvin and Pat’s daughter, Crystal, her husband, Jakey, and their girls Bailey and Peyton.

 

 

Hob and Arlene Stauffer represented our Minnesota/Wisconsin/Indiana family. Hob and Arlene are the parents of our brother-in-law Robert Stauffer who is married to Cerwin’s youngest sister Doris. We missed having them here, but I was able to “steal” a brand  new family photo that their son Japheth posted on Facebook yesterday.

 

Bob (center back) and Doris seated in front of him. Their oldest daughter, Juanita (back left), Their oldest son Japheth (back right) and his wife, Aimee (seated in front of him), and their eight children. Their youngest son Jon (back – second from left) & his wife Jen (seated in front of him) and their four children. Bob & Doris’ youngest daughter Judi (seated next to Doris) is holding their newly adopted daughter Kinza. Her husband Reuben is standing behind her. 

 

 

My step-mother, Velma, and Mother High have been friends for a long time, and enjoyed traveling together when our fathers were living.

 

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Another birthday party entry tomorrow night.

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