So my Grampa turned 95 last weekend. There he is. The blue ribbon says birthday boy on it. The cake had a serious amount of flame action by the time all the candles were lit. My aunt hosted the party at Grampa's favourite place. Yep. Tim Hortons. For all you non-Canadians that is a donut and coffee that is dearly loved by Canadians. Lots of us were able to make it. Most of his grandchildren and several of his great grandchildren. Mum couldn't be there but we took lots of pictures for her. The staff at Timmy's were pretty nice. They all gathered around our table in the very crowded coffee shop, made a loud, "excuse me everyone, we have a 95th birthday here!" Then everyone in the whole place sang Happy Birthday. It was pretty nice. Grampa got a little teary, I have to say. Nice!
We thought my aunt was pretty clever. Host the party at the Tim Hortons, then you don't have to worry about tidying up the house or cleaning up afterwards. Doesn't matter if the birthday is for a 5 year old or a 95 year old, it works. Grampa didn't need to have a ball room to play in though. Just saying.
Happy Birthday, Grampa!
Linking up with Cindy for Random Thursday.
What a handsome man your Grampa is! He looks like such a happy man too!
ReplyDeleteUhm - that sounds awesome. Rock on, Cathy's Grampa! Rock on.
ReplyDeleteThat's terrific! What a sweet way to hold a birthday party.
ReplyDeleteWow, 95! What a life. He must have seen it all?! You are so lucky to still have Grandparents. I'm 36 and have none left anymore.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely that you still have your Grandpa, and that you can enjoy such nice times together!
ReplyDeleteMy father in law will be 94 in July. He also looks amazing and still bowls once a week! Happy Birthday to your Grampa!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! Happy Birthday to your Grampa :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! My mom turned 94 in April! Happy birthday to "Grandpa" from Nebraska!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great, Canadian way to celebrate a birthday. Thanks for sharing, and congratulations to your Grandpa.
ReplyDeleteThat is great! He looks wonderful! Happy 95th to your grandpa!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great celebration! My parents are both 85 and two of three grandchildren are old enough right now that they will always carry memories of them. So special!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place to celebrate, I love Tim Hortons doughnuts, the first time I had one was in 1998, when I was in Toronto. Yum
ReplyDeletePh my what a lvoely way to celebrate such a milestone. Great picture.
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