We celebrated mom's 91st birthday recently. Our parents were not big into birthdays when we were growing up. I just remember there always being a dream cake. (More on that later) But that was it. No presents. No parties. Just that dream cake, but it was enough and we looked forward to it.
Dennis told mom that they looked hard for dream cake but just couldn't find it. To be honest, the chocolate chiffon was better for all of us. It was super light and delicious.
As children though, the birthday kid got first dibs on finding and picking the biggest chocolate flake on the dream cake. That was really important and super special!
But you know what?
One of the MOST special surprises on her birthday was a call from Dennis and Nancy's son, Shawn in Las Vegas. Mom used to babysit Shawn when he was growing up, before he became a professional singer and musician.
At the end of the day mom said, "That was a really great birthday!"
This was such a nice thing to see, and Kay your mom looks wonderful! That table in front of her looked terrific and that phone call from Las Vegas sure was sweet. You're very fortunate to have her still, she most certainly is to have you too. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful she had such a nice birthday! She looks very good for her age.
ReplyDeletea very big birthday hug to your beautiful mom!!! can she tell us what her special cream is? i think a lot of us need it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely event! Happy birthday to her!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if it's the cream or a happy life, but your mom looks fantastic. It's easy to see she really enjoyed her special day.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to celebrate birthdays, even more gooder :) in these times.
ReplyDeleteHappy 91st Birthday to your Wonder-Mom whom I have come to love and admire over the years of your blog.
ReplyDeleteHappy 91st to your lovely young looking mom, wow!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to mom!!! She looks so cute!! That dream cake tradition is so funny. That’s my husband’s fav so every birthday that’s a must have. It is difficult to find sometimes.
ReplyDeleteMy dad turned 99 a couple of weeks ago. Because flying is so difficult and the facility where he’s at is not allowing visitors, we did a zoom. The family was more excited than him; he was distracted by the women sitting at table. Haha!!!! Some of that generation sure have good genes!!!
Plz give your mom a hug. I miss mine.
Hi Pat, It’s so wonderful to see you here. I miss seeing you at Zumba. Wow! 99! I love that he’s distracted by the women at his table. I can imagine the attention they are giving him. I wish you could have been there too. My uncle made 100 this year and we couldn’t all celebrate like he’d been looking forward to doing.
DeleteMy brother said it’s really hard to find dream cake these days too.
DeleteFYI: I may not comment but look forward to your daily blogs! 😊
DeleteSounds like a lovely day, my kind of celebration. Like you, there was never any birthday parties when I was a kid, just a cake. Happy Birthday to your mom, may she have many more such lovely ones to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY to your amazing Mom. She looks marvelous for any age. Looks like she really hauled in the loot. We have all become attached to her from your posts. So glad she had such a great day. Keep those birthdays coming for a LONG time.
ReplyDeleteYou are truly blessed with such a lovely and healthy mother. She does not look her age and that smile is so inspiring.
ReplyDeletehow sweet and so much chocolate!
ReplyDeleteCute birthday time❤
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your beautiful mom! She does look very young. (younger than me these days with all the stress of the election) That cake looks scrumptious! I've never heard of dream cake. I'll be off to google it. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing she is. And how wonderful the birthday was that you created.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mom, a really great birthday. She is precious to all of us.
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful, Happy Birthday to your Mom. Chocolate chiffon sounds delicious. Hugs and love to you all.
ReplyDeleteFancy sushi makes any birthday one to remember. Happy Birthday to your mom!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday wishes for your dear Mom.
All the best Jan
Happy birthday Mom. 91 is a very good birthday.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Mom! 91 looks wonderful on you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Mom!
ReplyDeleteAdding my greetings for a happy birthday to your Mom! You are fortunate to have her with you still. Dan's mom turns 90 in February. Mine lived almost to 95. She died in 2013.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to see her looking so wonderful. And that is quite a haul! Thank you for sharing your beautiful mom with me. My mother only lived to be 69.
ReplyDeleteGreat that you could hold such a wonderful birthday celebration during these times. Mmmmm, that cake looks delish!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your amazing Mom!
ReplyDeleteHi Kay, I tried to comment earlier but my iPad would not let me. Keeping fingers crossed that I can now. Happy Birthday to your sweet mom 🎂. Looks like she had a great celebration. Such a sweet lady 😊
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Birthday to your Mom! She looks so happy and glad she had such a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your mother!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Mom! Hoping you had a wonderful day filled with lots of goodies and happy memory-making moments with Art & Kay. This is a bit late, but I wanted you to know I wish you all the best . . . always and forever.
ReplyDeleteLOVE you Mom,
From Leona in Texas