My dad Roger turned 90 on January 28, 2021. An auspicious occasion, yes, but we waited until July 31, 2021 to officially celebrate. That date coincided with a visit of my cousins, all the way out from Pennsylvania, where my dad grew up. My side of the family gathered en masse for BBQ and cake at my brother Adam's place in Yelm. We spread out on the front lawn, catching up. All Dad's kids were present, plus most of his 8 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
One of my cousins has traced our family back to the Mayflower. Yes, that's exciting, but it also turns out we are related to Lizzie Borden, so I will just say we are a colorful family. I should add that my Dad's great-great-great grandfather, born in 1780 in Pennyslvania, served in the War of 1812, as we have his paycheck. Apparently, the going rate was $10 a month for soldiering back then. And many of my relatives have served in almost all our wars.
This last picture is of my Mom and the Nonaganerian enjoying cake on the front lawn swing.
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