A 100th Birthday Party - July 4th

I thought I'd share with you my Grandmother's 100th Birthday Party on July 4th. It was also my sister's birthday on July 4th also. By the way before I forget - I did read your well wishes to both Nannie and my sister. Nannie told me to tell you "Tell everyone Thank you very much". She was smiling the whole time she was talking to me. And my sister says to tell you Thank you too:) I knew reading to them your well  wishes would brighten their day.
Welcome to my Nannie's home:

 Every year we have always decorated red, white and blue for Nannie and my sister's birthday. But for this year my Aunt thought about what was Nannie's favorite place and foods. That was a no brainer. It's Hawaii! She loves Hawaii and has been there twice. So  - Hawaiian theme it was. My aunt ordered for Nannie some Anthurium flowers and an orchid lay. Do you see the big red flowers?  those are Anthurium's. And Nannie is wearing her orchid lay.

 100yrs old and beautiful

My aunt also had huge posters made up that were not paper but a thin and strong light weight fabric.
The photo of the poster was taken when Nannie was 91 yrs old. She was in Hawaii in 2004. In the photo below - some of her many birthday cards were taped to the door. She truly enjoyed seeing family and friends. Everyone had a great time.

 Her beautiful orchid lay flown in from Hawaii.

 Cake #1

 Cake #2

 I've never seen 100years on birthday plates before. Have you? I ask some people if they had ever been to a 100th birthday party before - no one had...This was everyone's first:)

 Nannie's favorite food is pizza. So that's was served at her party.

 My aunt cut a basket out of a watermelon. The fruit was nice and cold and delicious.

 Someone made & brought cake pops to the party. The pink ones were a spice cake and the white ones were red velvet cake. I  had a pink one and it was very good:)

A  story to share with you that I listened to Nannie talking:  My cousin Oliver had asked Nannie "During your whole lifetime - what one invention impressed you the most?" Nannie answered - "When I was 5 or 6 years old, we lived in Arizona. I remember being outside and seeing a great huge airplane fly over us. It was the first time I had ever seen an airplane. It was terrifying and exciting.
Do you remember when you first saw a rocket take off? That's how I felt."  The airplane is one of our greatest inventions to Nannie. Isn't that something? It was my honor to get to celebrate with Nannie for her 100th birthday.

 Fairy Hill by Bothy Threads Cut Thru

My progress for Bothy Threads Cut Thru Monday SAL with Debbie and Linda. I managed to get more back-stitching done and most of pink wall where a fairy is showering. There now a little window and a bottle (not labeled yet) of Moonshine. This Tinkerbell is one of my moms oldest pieces. I was with my mom when she bought her. It was in Disneyland - Castle Christmas shop in Fantasyland.
 You are most welcome to see everyone's progress in the SAL - HERE. Our weather has been in the high 80's and 90's. Still a relief from over 100 temps. Hope you enjoyed the party photos.
With Love and Appreciation - Annette