Happy 95th Birthday Little Grandma!

Mother's Day weekend we headed to Cape Coral to celebrate my Grandmother's 95th birthday. Yes, 95 years! Juana Ramos is my maternal Grandma who was born in Puerto Rico May 7th 95 years ago. She eventually came to the states and resided in New York city for many years. She then moved to Long Island, NY and has lived with our family since I was a newborn. She was a permanent fixture in our family. We moved to FL in the late 80's and Grandma came along.

She now lives in a one bedroom apartment by herself and is very self sufficient. Up until a few years ago she would sew by hand. I am privileged to have some of her beautiful creations. She still enjoys her fill-in books and loves to read in both English and Spanish. She continues to cook and clean and watch her favorite novellas each night. I have been blessed with good genes. I hope that I am as lively and as beautiful as she is at this age. She has endured much in her 95 years but she remains hopeful, strong and vibrant.

Here are some pictures of the big celebration that was held at my parent's home.

::The Girls:: Lisa, Me and Mellany ::Pre-party festivities:: my older sister Lisa playing with the kids

The great grand kids on the look out for little grandma

Surprise Grandma!

The Birthday Girl

My Mom and my grandma Juana

Younger sister Mellany, Titi Felicia, Me, older sister Lisa, Mom, Greg

Grandma and some of the great grand kids

Cousin Vinny and Matthew

Gabby and Little Grandma

Happy 95th Birthday Grandma!