Buttercup Bugs: November Blessings

Dec 3, 2009

November Blessings

November was here and gone so fast this year....I hardly came up for air. I didn't have time to blog at all. Despite being busy it was a wonderful month. Susan and Misha came for a visit! That is always at the top of my wonderful happy list. It was also my dear Mother's 80th birthday! We had a party for family and friends. It was a grand night. She has had a remarkable life. Born in San Diego California in 1929 to loving parents Leo and Elizabeth Cottrell. 3 wonderful brothers, married for 40 years to Wen Winegar. 10 above average kids (don't believe me???Just ask her)not to mention her kids-in-law who love her most the time. 30 adorable Grandkids, 4 great grandkids, (birthday surprise another one on the way) over 80 nieces and nephews and a huge boatload of lifelong friends....what a wonderful life.It was alot of fun.When she reaches her next milestone we're all going to take her out to dinner!! Happy birthday Mom, love you more than you can guess.

1 comment:

erin said...: wonderful pictures!! it was a fun party you guys did a great job! and grandma loved it!!; December 3, 2009 at 11:30 PM

MY TRAVELS

Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE to travel. Short trips, long trips, far trip, near trips, I love them all. I always keep a suitcase near by. This year started out with some training in New Orleans. I love the history in New Orleans and the people. I also got to go to Washington DC and I have to say it was a humbling experience. I had been there in 1979, and seen allot, but I really took advantage of this opportunity. On to New York with my sister Susan....We hit 2 Broadway plays, Rickshaw ride around Central Park, Rock on the top, great food. I loved it all, I even got to go thru Boston (had to say that) and count it on my state list! Yes I keep a list of the states I have been in. Lake Powell was a first with grandkids and young nieces and nephews. Mom was there and a great sport as always. And last but surely not least San Francisco. I can say that I love San Francisco and really feel at home there. In my next life I'm going to request going there!