Here are some photos of the 98th Birthday BBQ I planned. It just had to be yellow. Grace, my grandmother, is the most cheerful, positive person you will ever meet.
I made a little table with a spot for good wishes and a clothesline of old pictures. These are the biggest, roundest balloons (different from the one below) that the Lippman Company
had (I could only fit three in my car). They are 3' in diameter and
while I was waiting for them to be inflated, the salesgirl told me she
sold the same balloons to The Shins for use in this video. Cool, huh?
The BBQ was delicious (the last for my now vegan sister) and included homemade hamburger and hot dog buns made with fresh chives. As you can see we drank a lot of lemonade. We indulged in lots of cupcakes, and birthday cake all made by my culinary-ily talented sisters and mom! We enjoyed all this food while listening to old Elvis records on the portable Crosley record player.
A photo booth, of course. Click on the first picture to see how cute, stylish and young my 98 yr old grandma is (standing next to my Dad:)! That's me trying to get niece, Millie (she loved that balloon, it didn't leave her sight all day) and nephews standing still for 2 seconds, and my cousin, Maddy, matching to a T.
this is sooo sweet1 love all the yellow and the photo booth! She doesnt look a day over 75! i hope i look that good at that age.Happy Birthday Nana.
Posted by: Pam | July 26, 2007 at 09:59 PM
this is sooo sweet1 love all the yellow and the photo booth! She doesnt look a day over 75! i hope i look that good at that age.Happy Birthday Nana.
Posted by: Pam | July 26, 2007 at 10:00 PM
What a lovely yellow party. I hope I look 1/2 as good at 98 .... have a great weekend, Chelsea!
Posted by: Jane | July 27, 2007 at 05:33 AM
your grandma looks incredible for 98!! beautiful party!
Posted by: Renee | July 27, 2007 at 08:00 AM
Wow your grandma is gorgeous and she looks 30 years younger than her age. Her picture made me smile!
Posted by: Carolyn | July 27, 2007 at 08:17 AM
I have to agree. Your grandmother is one hip young 98. Love the balloons.
Posted by: Sara McCollie | July 27, 2007 at 09:34 AM
What a lovely party, so glad to so more photos. The yellow is just so springy and lively which does seem the perfect match for your grandma.
Posted by: Ansley | July 27, 2007 at 03:49 PM
My Aunt Grace looks marvelous! I wish I could have attended the party but I will make sure I am there for her 100th. We love you Aunt Grace!!!!
Posted by: MaryAnn | July 30, 2007 at 01:52 PM