Sunday, March 22, 2009

Big Birthday Party

The LCK branch of the EJK family met at Mark's house in Atlanta this weekend to celebrate Grandma's upcoming 80th birthday. Joey has missed his calling--he grilled wonderful steaks, tomatoes (covered with a pesto combination of basil, garlic, parmesan, and oil), and asparagus; Molly made a salad of mixed greens, peppers, cucumbers, pears, blue cheese bits, and caramelized walnuts; Whitney and Haley made and decorated a birthday cake; and the rest contributed various other items. Are you hungry yet? Jeffrey was the official candle-blower-outer, but he had a hard time - the candles were the kind that keep re-igniting. Notice Dad's accessory--due to the number of candles that should have been required for an age of such magnitude!
John-Michael was preparing for a formal event he was attending that night but was persuaded to pose -


. . .and here he is ready to leave.

We had a really nice time. Too bad the location wasn't a little closer to many of the rest of you or we could have had an even bigger nice time.

6 comments:

Nog Blog said...

Did you say "80!" Unbelievable. In my memory you always look just like "Aunt Mim," and the pictures posted confirm that you definitely do not look your age. What a blessing to be able to go and do like you still can. Of course, a little more cautiously as the years go by, but still very vibrant and interested in life and the people you love. May there be many more birthdays ahead!

Ada said...

I agree with Judy - you certainly do not look or act like you're 80 years old. From the pictures, I believe you had a wonderful time. Best wishes for many more happy/healthy years.

Anonymous said...

Conratulation, Mim, on reaching the 80 milestone. You certainly don't look or seem that old, but maybe 80 is younger than it used to be. (We've decided that 70 is definitely not "old.") May God grant you many more happy birthdays!

Anonymous said...

Oops! I'm sorry for not proof-reading. "congratulations!!"

Eric - Retta said...

congradulations. And even as I sit here eating my Goulash at 8:30 by myself for supper, the description of the meal makes my mouth water. EDK

Anonymous said...

Thank you for your sweet comments.
We have been blessed beyond measure and are deeply grateful. Among these blessings are, first of all, the joy of a relationship with the Lord and then with you dear ones plus many others whose paths have crossed ours in years past. We are rich indeed.