The first lady of Youngs Bay had her 61st birthday this week. She spent it the usual way, working. Perhaps she can celebrate not scrubbing a toilet on her birthday for the first time in over 30 years. Woohoo! I don't think there was too much excitement for her big day, but there is a dinner tonight at Jerry's. Maybe she will get wild and crazy and dance on the bar. Again.
Way back in the beginning with Big Rick and their oldest, Julie. I think this was around 1974 or '75 maybe. (I haven't told Julie's story yet, but I promise to do it. She is Lane's mom for those who didn't know. She passed away in 2007.)
Here she is at the start of raising a husband, 3 children and a resort.
She and the resort were just a smidge younger in this photo.
Celebrating a past birthday with a guest in one of the cabins. This appears to be a party for 2, but I assume there were others present. Or maybe this photo shouldn't have been in the album......
Back before her boys were married and she only had visions of so many grandkids dancing in her head. Now she can't get away from the boys, their wives or the gaggle of grandchildren.
Pat has spent more than half her life with this man, building the resort that supports us all and gives us an easy, happy and unique life. She has worked hard to make ends meet and done jobs that I'm sure she would like to forget! She is kind and thoughtful and spoils us rotten with gifts and babysitting and help when we need it. She is a potential hoarder, a craft enthusiast and drives like a bat out of hell on occasion. All this adds up to the lady we love.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA PATTY!
Dance on the bar or try to prove she can drink 8 beers again. She can tell you what the result of that was :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Pat! Thank you for loving my friend Lisa well! Have fun at your celebration :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Aunt Pat! With each passing week we are getting that much closer to when I return to the great North to visit. I am getting so very excited to see you all!
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