Today's The Day

So today is the day I go celebrate my aunt's 90th Birthday. I only hope I have half the energy that lady does when I hit 90...actually I would like to have it now! :)
Maybe its the thought of spending time with my mom's family, but I am feeling very meloncholy today. I know Mom would love to be here....this kind of event was always her thing...she just loved being with people. It reminds me of the last family gathering I had with her....she was in the hospital and we had been told she wouldn't be coming home again. It was her wish that she have one last party with her family. So we made it happen! Everyone gathered, brough food and guitars (my mom could listen to her neices and nephews play guitar and sing for hours!) and had a wonderful day. It made her so happy which in turn made us happy. It was the last time my mom was with us. The party was on Saturday and by Sunday night she deteriorated very quickly and was gone by Thursday morning. I find some comfort in knowing we made her final wish come true for her but still can't help wishing she was here today. I know she will be there in spirit and that is some comfort at least.
There are cousins coming that I have never met and am looking forward to that. And some I haven't seen in a long time so there is some happy things to look forward to for sure. Everyone is quite excited to see my grandson...they haven't seen him since he was about a month old..he is know 15 months old..I have no doubt he will charm everyone..he usually does haha (not that I'm biased or anything haha). Some of the family have never even met my son Andrew's wife either so they are looking forward to that as well.
All in all I am looking forward to the evening...and the good news is when I've had enough I can make my escape! haha

chow for now! I'm sure I will have lots to share tomorrow!