Our unexpected, but much needed, long blog break has come to an end. Yes, we're still here. For those of you who faithfully check for an update each day, thank you for being patient!
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What started the long vacation....a couple of weeks ago I traveled to my hometown of South Boston, Virginia, for several days to visit and to celebrate my mom's 80th birthday and my aunt's 90th birthday.
The rest of the family arrived on the weekend for the party with this birthday cake Sarah made.
We were so glad we could honor them both with a special time of fellowship with family and friends. What a blessing it is to enjoy such a long life!
"...forget not my law, but let thine heart keep my commandments; For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee." ~ Proverbs 3:1-2
~Deb
It is grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat to see you up and blogging again! My family said,"WHAT? No blog from Mrs. Girotti? She HAS to keep blogging. It is just Mrs. Girotti!"
Posted by: Wagner Family | Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Lovely cake! Well done.
Posted by: sherrin | Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 01:04 PM
I was so relieved to see you leave a comment at my blog! I had decided to send you an email to make sure everyone was ok when I found your comment.
What a sweet celebration for your mom and aunt, and how blessed you are to have the opportunity to celebrate with them!
Posted by: Susan | Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 01:48 PM
How neat to be have been able to celebrate 2 milestone birthdays at once!
Glad that you are back.We leave in 4 hours to pick up Allison from her trip to Ireland/England.I am very anxious to see her and hear all about the trip.
Posted by: Tammy | Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 01:56 PM
A beautiful cake made by a beautiful girl. :) Your mother and Aunt Bunny are amazingly beautiful as well! I hope I live to be their ages and that I'm as healthy as they are--and half as beautiful! :) I'm glad you're back to posting, too.
Posted by: Rhonda | Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 02:36 PM
A belated happy birthday to your mom and aunt. What a blessing to live long and healthy! Sarah made a lovely cake.
Posted by: Jodi | Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 06:45 PM
What sweet pictures of these two precious ladies..welcome back to blogland.
~~Deby
Posted by: Deby | Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 09:37 PM
Happy birthday to your Mom and Aunt! What a blessing to have lived so long. I'm sure they so enjoyed their party! I missed your blogging and am glad you are back! :) The cake was really nice, Sarah. You did a beautiful job.
Posted by: Dorothy | Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 09:38 AM
It's good to have you back! Wow, your Momma does not look 80! Oh, I hope to age so graciously!
Posted by: Cindi | Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Belated birthday greetings - what a joy to be able to celebrate together as a family. best wishes to your mom and aunt.
Posted by: Islandsparrow | Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 06:21 PM