Monday, July 7, 2014

101st Birthday Celebration & Update!

Nannie's Birthday was amazing! All of her 4 great grandchildren where present! There were 2 cakes 1 chocolate and 1 vanilla both decorated "Happy 101st Birthday Nannie" She had flowers delivered to her from Hawaii, red antirrhinums and an orchid lei for her to wear! It was a day of lots of giggles and FUN!
Nannie was overwhelmed with JOY!!! It was my sister's birthday also and yes we sang to her Happy Birthday too!
Thank you all very much for Nannies Birthday Happy wishes!
I did tell Nannie and she asked me to tell you "Please send them my regards and tell them I say Thank you!" That's straight from Nannie to YOU!
 One of our Birthday girls!

 Everyone was gathered in front of me and my cousin holding the 2 cakes taking photos. 
OH YES Nannie had her own paparazzi!


Here we were laughing because we couldn't believe how non shy my little cousins were. In this photo it was explained to me and that Nannie and I had been Bopped!!! I asked whats Bopped??? It's when a person jumps up in front as the photo is taken - LOL!!! The things we learn from children - LOL!

 Okay you know how at parties some people play games? Well when you turn 101yrs old you get to 
   PAN FOR GOLD!! Who knew a crochet hook was also a great tool for panning for gold!! 
Yep that was all Nannies idea.

 And look at what Nannie found. That's a real gold nugget!

 And last is an update on my Elizabeth pincushion doll by GPA. I have the flower vine all stitched and am working on the flowers right now. There's another band that will go above the flowers - not there yet!


Hope everyone got to see some fireworks. We sure did on Friday night. This year it was held at the fairgrounds and not on the river. Thank you so much for your visit.
With love and appreciation - Annette

34 comments:

The Inspired Stitcher said...

Oh Annette, I'm so glad you shared Nannie's special day with us. She is just precious! How about finding the nugget?! What a fun post!

Birdie said...

Wonderful birthday for your dear Nannie. She looks beautiful. I can't even imagine all she's seen in her lifetime----WOW!!

Kaisievic said...

Well, a very happy birthday to your dear Nannie - 101! Wow! Happy birthday to your dear sister, too. It looks like it was a really happy day, thank you so much for sharing with us.

Marilyn said...

Nannie looks like she had a great time.
Glad she fun.
The cake is pretty.
Happy B-Day to your sister also.
Great progress on your pincushion doll.
Marilyn

Barb said...

Your Nannie looks like such a delightful lady!! What a wonderful party! I nice start on you project.

Mary Ann said...

It looks like your Nannie(and all of her guests)enjoyed a fun party! And, a wonderful start on your Elizabeth pincushion doll!!

Jackie's Stitches said...

Your Nannie is adorable and you're just as cute as can be! So glad you were all together to celebrate your Nannie and your sister.

CalamityJr said...

Oh, Nannie looks like such a sweetheart, and it's so nice to put a picture with your name, too! Thanks for sharing the special day.

Daniela Bencúrová said...

Congratulations on 101!

Many health!

Rowyn said...

Thanks for sharing the lovely photos Annette. That is so special reaching 101. It looks like a great time was had by all!

Your stitching is beautiful, and I look forward to seeing your doll made up in the future!

Justine said...

Your Nannie looks amazing! Happy birthday to your sister too. Looks like you had a lovely day. Thanks for sharing your photos.

Hilda said...

Congratulations for your Nannie on her special birthday - 101 years, that's great. And she looks so happy on the photos. Best health for her!
And happy birthday greeting to your sister.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful party photos!
Hugs
Hilda

Lee said...

Enjoyed seeing your photos
love the ones of the two birthday girls.

Vickie said...

What a great celebration! Your Nannie looks to be doing very well.

Margaret said...

Happy birthday to your Nannie! lol about the bop photobomb!

Carol said...

What a cause for celebration!! How wonderful for all of you to still have your dear grandmother in your lives--she looks like a delightful lady :) Does she have any long-life "secrets" she'd like to share?!

Dani - tkdchick said...

Pincushion Doll is looking more wonderful each time I see it!

Karen K said...

Wow, Happy Birthday Nannie, 101, only seems like yesterday you were celebrating her 100th. Lovely stitching too, I've have a peek back through some of your postings, fabulous

K x

Brigitte said...

What a very special birthday this was. And so great that Nannie could enjoy all the celebrations and fun. A great day for her and for you all.

You made some wonderful progress on your pincushion doll. I love the flowers that you are stitching for the border on the bottom. Very lovely.

KimM said...

What a glorious day for your Nannie. I can tell from the pictures everyone enjoyed every second.
Lovely stitching, too!
xxx

Pam in IL said...

How fun and special that Nannie found a gold nugget on her big day! Looks like you all had a great time at the party.

Natasha said...

It is so good to celebrate milestones like that. Happy Birthday to your Nannie!!! And finding gold on her B-Day woohoo

Your piece is looking great, I really like that varigated floss you are using for the boarder. Pretty

Shirlee said...

What a wonderful day of celebration! Your Nannie looks like a very sweet lady : )

Andrea said...

Wonderful photos, Nannie certainly doesn't look 101. Great stitching too.

Hetti said...

Thank you so much to share this wonderful birthday from Nannie and your Sister with us Annette. Nannie is looking like a naughty girl with that look in her eyes :-)))
XXX Hetti

Ellen said...

What a very special celebration! Your grandmother looks amazing, and it certainly looks like she enjoyed the special celebration.

Loved seeing all the photos....that is a very nice photo of you.

Looks like you're making great progress on your pincushion doll.

dixiesamplar said...

Love Nannie!! Great post, Annette!!

Catherine said...

Catching up on your last few posts ~ fabulous projects and stitches! but most of all, Happy Birthday to your Nannie!

butterfly said...

Happy Birthday nannie , what a wonderful age.
Any tipss would be most welcome.

Beautiful stitching , so pretty.

Wishing you a lovely weekend.

Angela said...

Thanks for sharing a very special Birthday celebration for your Nannie :)

Anne said...

Happy Birthday to your Nannie and your sister! Wow!! That's amazing she's 101 and still going! I love how she panned for some gold and of course she found some! Lovely progress on your pincushion doll. She will be so beautiful when complete. I really love the threads you are using for her. Have a wonderful week Annette!! hugs!

Karoline said...

Happy birthday to your Nannie and your sister, love the photos

Your pincushion doll is coming along nicely & it's looking great

Parsley said...

What a special day you spent together!

Hazel said...

So nice to put a face to the name! Nanny is gorgeous and 101 wowee!! Beautiful stitching as always. Xx