Last night we drove on down to Davidson County where my Grandmother, known to all as GG, is now living in an assisted living facility.  My Aunts put on a surprise party for her to celebrate her 89th birthday and I think she was tickled pink. 

She’s in great health at 89 as evidenced by the fact that she blew all those candles out in one breath.  Losing a great percentage of her eyesight a couple of years back has caused her to change her lifestyle as you might expect, but she soldiers on.  Every year for at least the last 15 she’s thanked everyone for celebrating her "last" birthday with her.  She comes from a long line of women who live longer than Methuselah so we figure we’re going to have her around for at least another 15 years.

Ever since she moved into her current digs GG has complained about the food, but I’ve been informed by my Aunts that despite those complaints she’s managed to put on about 15 pounds (which is a good thing, btw).  She also claims homesickness.  Sounds just like a college freshman doesn’t it?  She really is young at heart.

Happy Birthday GG!