The year was 1956

In the year 1956, my grandmother thought the best present she could give my Grandpa Arnie for his birthday was his firstborn child. My mother was born the day after my Grandpa's 21st birthday.

I'm pretty glad she was! We helped her celebrate by going to Newt's for supper on Saturday. The whole Fredricksen clan and Aunt Elinor made it. Will and Amanda couldn't make it for cake afterwards, but the rest of us did.

Here she is with her beautiful birthday cake that I slaved over.

Elinor gave Mom a new/old gnome. This was one that Elinor won first prize in a contest I believe in the 80s. 

Mother/Daughter shot.

Sunday we went to Aunt Amy's for a Mexican Birthday Fiesta lunch. Mom does wear other shirts, but she changed back into her comfy sweatshirt after church. Here she is with her new wine chiller. 

We had sundae's with brownies for dessert. Delicious! 

Birthday brownies!

A lot will change for my mom in her 57th year of life. Becoming a grandma and marrying off her little baby boy!