My Mom, AKA Grandma and GiGi Ma, is 90 years old today! Even the off and on rain and overcast day would not dampen anyone's spirits. I wish the entire clan could have been here to help us celebrate, but the ones who were able to be here are shown in the photo above. Actually, had all the family shown up, we probably wouldn't have been able to get everyone in the photo. Our Mom has four children (plus related sons-in-law), 12 grandchildren (and more in-laws), and 26 great grands with three more on the way. The photo above is just a mere sampling of the Charles and Mary Gloeckner progeny (as my Dad would have said). We have definitely done (and continue to do) our part in maintaining the population explosion! A handsome bunch I might add. The day began with Terry and Jannie taking Mom out to lunch. It was supposed to occur at the Swan Coach House at the Atlanta History Center and culminate with a meringue swan atop a dessert. Unfortunately, with all the rain, they ran into a terrible accident on I-285 and ended up at a Cracker Barrel, still a favorite of Mom's. She even ended up with a new quilt for her bed (which Terry and Jannie funded), so all was not lost. Michael and his family (minus Jonathon who is struggling through bootcamp) arrived in the afternoon as did Kim and her girls. At dinner time we headed to Social Circle to have dinner at the Blue Willow Inn - known for it's sumptuous buffet. When I had told Mom we were going there for her birthday dinner, she said, "Well, you will need to take me somewhere for crab legs later." Wouldn't you know it?? We were blessed with mountains of crablegs on the salad bar and everyone had their fill. The food was wonderful, the company was great, and a good time was had by all. Just a small thank you for a Mom who has been one of the best.
Mom got a rose plant from Tim and Jen, Anaclairs (her most favorite candy) and lots of birthday cards and gift cards from all over the country!
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