My Mom, the Wise Old Owl of our family celebrated her 94th birthday with a birthday picnic at Goldwater Lake on Sunday.
When Owl decided on the day for her celebration, she (with my help) picked May 27th because it seemed to be a day when most could attend. Rather late in the game, we became aware that it was the Memorial Day weekend. We had already changed the date once, so we decided to persevere. Now, I know that some guests missed the event because the parking lot was full. I do apologize for our poor planning and thank them for their attempts to attend. There were also some family members who were unable to make it because they are uncomfortable driving in the heavy holiday traffic. We are the same way! What were we thinking? Not thinking, at all, I'm afraid. We missed you all!
Here's the way the day went...........
Kanga, Piglet and I arrived early to decorate and organize the Ramada.
Not an easy task!
But Piglet got the job done.
Mu decorated the decorations......And we were ready to party!
There were old friends...............
And New.....
The young..........
And the more mature.........
Outside, there was volleyball and a game of Horseshoes..........
There was a homemade autograph book...........
Some serious conversation.........
And some silliness.........
There was too much food and a chocolate cake,
but the highlight of the desert table was....
Shoo Fly Pie and...........
Apple Pan Dowdy, homemade by Owl herself! Piglet found the old Dinah Shore song and downloaded it to a CD.
Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy,
Makes your eyes light up and your tummy say howdy.
Shoo fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy,
I'll never get enough of that wonderful stuff!
It was a fine day, and for those who missed it, not to worry, because it was just a warm up for Owl's 95th Birthday Celebration.
See you there!
4 comments:
Apple Pan Dowdy -- is it a first cousin to Apple Brown Betty? I cooked up a fine recipe for Apple Brown Betty a long, long time ago. Had to limit it to once per year because it was so rich!
Basically, it's the same, although there are a variety of ricipes in a variety of cookbooks.
The shoo fly pie is sorta like gingerbread in a pie shell.
That looks a happy happening - I am sure that Pooh would have approved.
Just popped in to visit after visiting Granny J. I like your site.
I have also left a message for you in Granny's comments to her Memorial Weekend post, about Barbara Frietchie.
All the Best.
signed, in amusement,
"Slandered Brit"
Is your mom (Owl) also named Ruth? If so, she is neighbor of mine on Shoup St. and I think she's really a cool lady!
If not, sure looks like a fun party - I visited your blog after seeing it in the Courier.
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