Ok, tonight I was actually going to tell you about a new “Frequently Questions and Answers” service I am going to start on my kids-theme-parties site, but this morning I realised that for the readers in America it is also the celebration of Independence Day on Sunday.
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s a South African citizen I must admit I am not really so up to date with the history of Independence Day. What I DO KNOW HOWEVER, is that the 4th of July has been for as long as I can remember, the celebration of my mother’s birthday and also while my father was still alive, the celebration of their wedding anniversary.
Sadly my father passed away on the 19th of June 2006, a few weeks before my mother’s birthday and before their 53rd wedding anniversary.
On Sunday, 4th of July of this year 2010, my mother will celebrate her 80th birthday and I am happy to say that she is, apart from the normal ailments that one experience at this great age, still in good health and sound mind, and honestly, sometimes when I look at her, she looks better than me…
Maybe this photo is not really “normal” for a kid’s birthday party site, but grandparents play such a great role in a child’s life and in helping and sharing their birthday parties, I think it is quite appropriate to add this photo of my mother and father on their wedding day in 1953 to my site.
In the mean while, since the 4th of July also has so many good memories for the people in America and of course for parents all over the world whose children have been born on this day and even if you celebrate your own birthday on the 4th of July, is to enjoy this day no matter where you are and have lots of fun!
Update: Time caught up with me on Friday night while I was busy writing this post. Mom’s birthday is nearly over but everything went so well today. Even nature played along and gave us a lovely warm winter’s day. Mom had lots of friends visiting and they had a good time. However, the highlight of the day was definitely the visit from her three grandsons and their mother from Qatar who are back for their annual holiday here in South Africa. A lovely 80th birthday surprise and gift.
Happy Birthday Mom. We love you!
Twitter: Karl-Heinz Knapp
…it must be great to have such a mother and grandmother !!! …and also for the younger kids…it’s “great,greater…” to know, having her as a Grand-grand Mother …
Congratulation !!!
Thank you KH! We really are privileged to still have her sharing her love and wisdom with us.