All Because.

The one on the left is new; 

the one on the right--

is 80!!!!

Yesterday I took a dissertation break, 

 and drove to my aunt's in order to gather with family 

and to celebrate.

We enjoyed just being together, 

with time to make a little music,

and to get re-united.

There was even time for me to take this little guy aside,

and to tell him all about his mama, 

when she was just his size.

 [The disclosures were shocking,

but by the end we were good friends.]

And, in the midst of it all,

we did a lot of laughing,

 we did a lot of remembering,

we did a lot of celebrating,

all because of this incredible lady.

 

We love you Grandma, 

and loved having a day to celebrate you!