June is a rather interesting and exciting month. When I was growing up, June meant no school, sleeping late, and…the birthday of a certain someone. A guest writer on this blog, the baby of the family, my sister—Janice! The day itself didn’t really matter. She insisted, and still does, that the entire month is hers. As other people entered the …
Let’s Party!
I love a good birthday celebration. My mom always made birthdays special. She is a good “birthdayer”! We got to pick out our favorite dish for supper and our cake! This past weekend we celebrated our grandson’s 10th birthday. I watched this special young man play baseball and have fun with friends. All grandmothers think this way, but he grows …
Big Sister’s Birthday! — A Sister’s Tale
It’s Big Sister’s birthday, so I am giving her the day off! There are many things that I could write about having an older sister. A few examples: She was the first child—Mom and Dad practiced on her! She was the first to get her driver’s license—and then had to take our brother and me places! She was the first …
Summer Solstice Kicks Off a Month of Birthdays
My sister’s birthday is June 22. While to most this day is just the day after the 21st (and summer solstice) and before the 23rd, in our family it is THE DAY the world stops and the attention of the world should be on her. The funny part is, she will relish the thought that I am writing this as …