Monday, August 9, 2010

Sassy Aunt Dot's 99th Birthday


My Sassy Great Aunt Dot is turning 99 today!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Sassy Aunt Dot!!!


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This is a picture of my super sassy Aunt Dot on her 95th birthday! If you want to see what Aunt Dot did last year on her 98th birthday look here...Pizza & a convertible!


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Here is Aunt Dot in 1915 (age 4) she is second from right!

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And there she is second from left (guessing late 1920's early 1930's)...looks like she's been swimming...my Grandfather George of the "George & Fran" love letters sits next to her!


SASSY AUNT DOT'S GARDEN
If you've ever wondered where I get my green thumb from, check out Aunt Dot's garden at her house..yes, she still lives on her own at 99! See why I call her sassy?? Aunt Dot is my idol. If Sassy Aunt Dot can do it at 99, you and I can do it too!

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Yeah, I know, she's pretty AMAZING! I wonder what her secret is? I'm gonna guess her perky, positive attitude about life and also her faith. She just keeps on keeping on. Happy Birthday Aunt Dot, I'll see you in Sept...Aunt Dot is hosting the family picnic at her place this year and I look forward to hearing her tell stories!



*all pictures courtesy of my cousin Sheri!

23 comments:

  1. Wow, you're Aunt Dot must really be something else!

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  2. Aw, how wonderful! Happy Birthday to the lovely lady : )

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  3. Happy Birthday Aunt Dot! She's quite a dame! Fabulous garden, wow

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  4. What a remarkable lady. Please wish Aunt Dot a happy birthday from me on behalf of all Canadians. Ninety-nine is fantastic. We should all hope to live such a long and happy life.
    Best,
    Erin

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  5. WOW! What a lady! What an inspiration:D

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  6. I would love to listen to her stories as well!!

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  7. Happy Birthday Aunt Dot from sunny California! I love your beautiful garden. Have a wonderful day.

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  8. Truely amazing. You are lucky to have her. Her garden is lovely too! Iamgine all the things she has seen in her life..all the changes. Go Aunt Dot!

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  9. Happy birthday Aunt Dot. What an amazing lady you are !

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  10. Aunt Dot seems liek a wonderful lady! Happy Birdathy to her! Now we see where all your sass comes from!

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  11. A Happy Birthday to your dear Aunty!

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  12. Happy birthday from Sweden! Such a cutie! And i love her hat!

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  13. Happy Birthday Aunt Dot!! :O)

    Wow, wish I could be like her at my age!
    She is adorable and pretty and looks like fun to be around and talk to!

    Hi MaryD! I have sucked at commenting, and decided I should get better, and this is a good post to start ;O)

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  14. Aunt Dot, I admire you! I work in a long term care center, so age means nothing to me. I have so many beautiful gals and dapper guys for friends..but the BEST part are the stories! Enjoy while you can Mary D. What a gem! Zootsuitmama

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  15. I am in love with your Aunt Dot. I had a real sassy Auntie Dot too. Must be something about that name.

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  16. Happy Birthday Aunt Dot! You are so lucky to have her; I know you treasure every moment. I lost my grandmother two years ago at age 97 and I still have things I wish I had asked her.

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  17. OOOHHH SO cute!!! HAPPY BDAY to her!!! 99 !!! WOW!!!! tell her your readers admire her, she looks to be healthy, you have to ask her what's her secret.

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  18. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT DOT!!!! wow a great garden!!!!! AMAZING!

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  19. Your Aunt Dot is my new inspiration! What a well-kept garden. And those photos of her as a child and teenager are fantastic; you're so lucky to have so many old family photos!

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  20. How wonderful and amazing and full of yay! and wow! She's SO cool. And look at all of those cards that she got! I agree - Please tell her that she is admired worldwide. :)

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  21. Ahhh Aunt Dot sounds wonderful, happy birthday to her! How amazing that she's still pottering around the garden aged 99, what an inspiration.

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