Sunshine Rewind

I previously said that Florida (the visit, not the state per se) was worthy of its own blog post. So let's do it. I could use a little distraction down memory lane this week!

So Jacob and his family managed to escape to Florida for a weekend at the end of March for a BIG birthday celebration. And we were so so so so happy we were able to do it. One of the many perks of marrying Jacob's Dad was that Great Grandma R (jacob's great grandma, aka 'the bunny') came with the package deal. And what a deal! I could go on about how she's an amazing presence in our lives and we are blessed to know her....etc, etc... which is all very true - but much easier to say....she rocks.

Her grand sense of adventure has never waned ....from the day she stepped on a train all by herself in small town Ohio fresh from high school graduation headed for Washington DC (not knowing a soul as she pressed her way through the bustling WWII crowds in Union Station to make her way to her new job in support of the war effort). ...to the day she boarded her first cruise ship headed for the Caribbean a few months before her 90th birthday to drink her long island iced teas and sing along with the dinner entertainment!

Of course we wanted to be in the crowd of family that invaded Florida for her 90th birthday bash. It was such a fab weekend. We got to be one of many surprise arrivals for her and we got to see a lot of family we haven't seen in a long time.

Sage words of wisdom when asked if she had any advice about life after 90 years... "Just Enjoy It!"

Great Grandma R... We love you and Happy Birthday to you again! Cheers!

(and yes, if you are wondering if she is reading this blog at her tender age of 90, yes she is - she probably even checked FB before you did this morning... remember...she rocks)

Party hangover....

Also - bonus - we stayed with Auntie B and Uncle Fun who have a pool that they warmed up for a first s.w.i.m. Loved that. Jacob wasn't exactly sure what to do but he seemed to like it.