More 85th Birthday Pictures

The Birthday Queen, Frances May

Maribeth found this flat crown on a stick in the gift shop at the restaurant and held it behind Mother's head.   What an eye that sister-in-law of mine has!

Is this how Shelley (her caregiver) gets through the day with Mother?

 Grandmother helping Levi count coins.

 My sister, Anita, at our first pretty breakfast at Maribeth's table.  Anita's fresh banana bread provided breakfast most of the week for us.

The 2nd morning I suggested we just get our own breakfast -- that Maribeth was going to too much trouble.  She said,  "That's just how I am.  Get used to it!"   She proceeded to make her presentation even fancier than the first day.

My lovely, kind and gentle sister, Anita May Krull.

 My brother and his fine family with Mother.

Frances May and Shelley McDonough 

(Shelley is a gal from Phil's church that we hire to spend several hours with Mother each day.  She's a true Godsend.  She gets Mother out of the room, takes her to bingo, drives her to the library, dentist, or wherever.  She's extremely patient and knows when and how to motivate Mother to try and to do things.)

Brother Phil plays Happy Birthday along with Liszt, Chopin, Beethoven and Ravel.

Leftovers for supper, then CAKE and ice cream.