Celebrating my mom's 83rd birthday

We just got back from a wonderful weekend in Oshkosh celebrating my mom's 83rd birthday. This is our fourth year celebrating in Oshkosh and each year seems to bring its own unique memories. This one, like the others was filled with laughs, love, and lots of food and drink. Here is the birthday girl with her large piece of birthday cake at Beckett's. And yes, it was every bit as good as it looked! We all shared it.

We had lunch at the Van Auken's, had cake, and opened presents before heading out to dinner at Beckett's. Here are Vikki and Kev with mom.

And John and I with mom.

Here she is with her three granddaughters, Alissa, Mallory, and Courtney and her sweet little great granddaughter, Tizita.

Here is the very pretty and yummy cake that courtesy of the Van Aukens. The large flaming candle was one of many treasures we found at John's mom's. I know she was happy looking down on us and seeing how much we enjoyed that candle. It was quite the fire and then it all opened up into a big flower.

Before dinner, the girls under the direction of Tizita all took a "nap" in Tizita's bed. I don't think much sleeping went on, but there sure were lots of laughs. Even Vikki joined in on the craziness.

Kev and me with mom.

Tiz and I having so much fun during dinner.

Courtney was not able to join us for dinner because she was part of the Gallery Art walk. She was the featured artist at one of the stores. Here is the Van Auken family in front of her display.

Kev, Vikki, mom, John, me, and Tizita stayed at a hotel. Here is Tizita taking care of the luggage for us.

It was indeed a very fun celebration. We are blessed to have mom still be so healthy and active in our lives. We look forward to many more birthday celebrations with her.