HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AUNT RUTH

98

98, can you believe!

Yes, that's right, Aunt Ruth was 98 on February 23.

Aunt Ruth is Vannie's mom's youngest sister.  She is the only one of the family left and is in a nursing home in Flower Mound, TX.  

 

Dave and I decided to hang loose in Austin while Vannie, Emilie, and the kids went to the birthday party.  Roy had to work,  so Vannie, Emilie, and the kids headed out Saturday around noon.  They said they were sure the kids would be asleep before they got out of town.  NOT...finally in Waco the zoo was calling to them.  A place the kids could run and scream and get off some of that pent up energy.  Perfect idea!  Vannie said that it worked, and when they got back in the car an hour later...kids were in la la land by they time they hit the road.

 

Sleep over at Cousin Janet's in Flower Mound, TX

...fun at the park

...AND, of course, THE PARTY!

  Vannie said Aunt Ruth was in good form.  She seemed to recognize everybody.  Couldn't always call their name, but knew their face.  Those in attendance were Aunt Ruth's nephew and his wife, George and Josie Johnston, their son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Cindy Johnston, great niece, Emilie and her kids, Madeline and Vincent, Vannie, and her daughter, Janet.  

 

Vannie, Emilie, and kids headed back to Austin after the party.  Vannie said that this time, Vincent fell asleep immediately and Madeline just jibber-jabbered and played with her toes.  Around Hillsboro, they stopped for dinner.  When they got back in the car, Madeline fell asleep, and Vincent kept Vannie and Emilie in stitches with his story telling.  Vannie's mom was an awesome story teller, she was coming out in little Vincent's imagination.  Precious!

 

Me, Dave, and Vannie were all back together around 9:30 pm...Ahhhhh!

Aunt Ruth looking good!

Daughter, Janet

George, Josie, Emilie, Madeline, Vincent

Vannie

The boys table...George, Vincent, Tim

 

Playing at the park

These go everywhere with Vincent...he is always prepared for playtime.

Waco Zoo

Some down time at Cousin Janet's...just waiting around for the party.