HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DORIS LYNCH (MOM)

It was a beautiful day out on the farm, with lots of good food and a birthday cake and ice cream. Mom turned 80 in great style. All kids were in attendance, which isn't an easy thing to accomplish sometimes. When you look around the room, it's pretty amazing what can happen when two people "get together" so to speak. Even though Dad wasn't there to celebrate, he lives on in the stories and laughter we all share.....It really is special.

This is the birthday cake..before it's destruction, it was Pink Champagne....yummy

This was so nice. Marsha put together a tribute to mom complete with her high school picture, little girl picture and wedding picture...Oh, and her grade school diploma ..obviously those aren't handed out anymore.

And here, a truly monumental occasion. Aunt Tess and Amy are giving the next generation of pony lovers (Ellie) her first lesson in pony grooming....I bet if Flick could talk so would have plenty to say at this point!!!

Well, I wouldn't call it a complete success, but here Ellie gets her first ride on Flicka.

So, this is how it ended, Ellie decided they could be best of friends if she just followed her around the yard at the end of a rope....I think it suited Flicka just fine too. Thanks again to Amy and Tess for their patient attention to a bouncy little 2 year old! (Oh, and you too Flicka!)