Mother-in-law

Clyde's mom turns 85 today, Jan 14th. He and his siblings like taking her out for birthdays rather than a party like moms at her church. I know it was tons easier on the family. Mom (Helen) likes the buffet at Country Cooking by George on Alexandria. The food is good if you like a big variety buffet. We called ahead and reserved a private room and filled it up perfectly. There were 36 in all with granny's two sisters (the third spends winters in Florida) and her brother as well as some of their children. We had a great time. So relaxing and she was able to open gifts, thank everyone, read funny cards, and sing Happy Birthday all while dining privately. Martha  (SIL) makes a great yellow cake with caramel icing that is a standard. I will try to post some pics from my iPad. Last week didn't work so we'll see. Still couldn't "browse" for pics, so, again, here they are from the laptop.

Jean, Helen, & Joyce

Katie, Sue & Vernon's 1st, granny, and Sarah....married lady!

Sue, granny, & girls
Sue has her own pharmacy in Stamping Ground, Baker's Pharmacy.  Sarah graduated from UK with a degree in economics and is now getting a degree in architech (4 years) and Katie has her doctorate in PT.  She lives in Louisville (loves it) and is able to travel to great places in her job.

Martha makes her a yellow cake with caramel icing for every birthday.  Granny still has great hearing, thinking, and is still sharp as a tack!  This is the only photo of Clyde, and none of Jason Allen or me, but we were there!  Becky & Jason and family are in Louisville staying overnight for a little mini vacation.

This is the only child of granny's brother, Sonny and his wife Eula,  Mary Elizabeth.

Olivia, Jean's (one of the twins) grand-daughter, granny & her siblings. Sonny's wife, Eula, on the far right.

I enjoyed getting to know this sweet family so much.  Mary Elizabeth's boyfriend & his girls, Jocelynn, Kindergarten, & Elizabeth, 7,  second grade.  Elizabeth just chatted about her school, taking the MAP test and even knew her scores and goal.  She surpassed her goal!  Good:)