birthday lunch for our queen

Today we'll celebrate my mother-in-love's 95th birthday

with a family lunch out in Plain City, Ohio.

Elizabeth's sister will be there,

as well as her sons, many cousins, nieces & nephews, grandchildren

and great-grandchildren.

Some live too far away, but will join us in spirit.

And speaking of spirit,

this photo captures  Elizabeth's spirit perfectly.

Her thoughtfulness of others and cheerful demeanor

has endeared her to so many, including my three sons.

What a blessing she is to us!

(I'm thankful to my daughter, Katie, who captured this image three years ago.)