Mama Trudy is 93!

For the occasion, local (Tennessee and Georgia) family gathered with one grandson and family coming from California to celebrate Mama Trudy’s 93rd birthday.

Great-granddaughter Alexann gives Mama Trudy a really good hug.

Mama Trudy opened her gifts and Sophie was so excited for her to open the walking cane painted with pink roses that she gave Mama Trudy.  Mama Trudy loved it!!

Mama Trudy admires the bouquet from Jake and Ashleigh.

Jake is trying to strike a “Thinkers” pose while standing on Uncle Sammy’s shoulder.   Mama Trudy is enjoying all of the grandchildren’s antics.

Sammy’s wife, Kim, made her delicious carrot cake for Mama Trudy’s birthday cake.  There’s a nice hunk missing because Mama’s daughter-in-law forgot about the candle lighting and started putting pieces of cake on serving plates.  Son, Jamey, late arriving, came in and picked up a plate and proceeded to enjoy the dessert.  The look on his face was priceless when he realized that he was eating birthday cake.  Hey, life’s short, eat dessert first.

Do you think Mama Trudy cares if a hunk is missing out of her cake?  Not one bit and she blew out her candles with one strong puff.

And then, there was our Pacific Northwest connection via Skype, granddaughter, Tammy, and great-granddaughter, Aly.  They were still “visiting” when we left the party to take Mama Trudy home.

And there were numerous FaceBook entries that Mama Trudy just loved and says, “Thank you!!!” to each one.

Leslie Jones Coltrain:  Wishing the happiest of days to my sweet grandmother, Mama Trudy! 93 years young today and a blessing to this world for every single day of her time here.

Shanna Silman Marshall:  Wow! Happy birthday, Mama Trudy!! :)

Robin Deaver Batema: Hugs to Mamma Trudy!!

Snookie Quinn: Happy Birthday to Mama Trudy!

Tammy Lynn Kirk: I LOVE THAT LADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Dear Mrs. Trudy, I must say... you are STILL A BEAUTIFUL woman!!!!!!  You always were and you have remained the same....Happy Birthday to you, Mrs. Trudy... I sincerely hope that I can come see you soon. I would LOVE to see you if I can....you are a BEAUTIFUL Woman/LADY...and I have learned so much from you! Blessings!!!!!from the curly headed neighbor's grandchild that hurt granny's (Opal) feelings when I wanted to run to your house when I arrived...

Wendy Fury: So glad she had a great birthday party. Love that lady. After meeting her I know why you turned out so good LaVon. Love you too. And miss you like crazy!

Don Pau:l Happy Birthday Mama Trudy!!! God Bless You and Thank you for being such a great example of God's grace and mercy flowing through a human being. Your riches in heaven are vast!!!

Rita Bigley Shaw: You all look great; "Mama Trudy" does not look her age at all....

DeAnn Hoover: beautiful family!

Shelley Diffin Wright: beautiful!!

It was a big day and we are a blessed family to have Mama Trudy.