Gramps' 90

Gramps turned 90 and we had a HUGE birthday party to help him celebrate Spitznagel style: lots of family, friends, love and food. We are so blessed that he is with us, last year this time he was a very sick man but that just goes to show how strong and determined (somewhat hardheaded) he is.

Aunt Susie had the awesome idea for each person of our family to introduce themselves, say their birthday and how old Gramps was when we were born. It was a very beautiful thing to see and hear--our family is huge and still growing.

"I'm Frank Joseph Spitznagel and I was born on September 14, 1923, becoming the first member of the Spitznagel family"

 

Gramps added the 1st candle

 

GG adding the second candle

 

some of the daughters (aka Hen's)

Grandchildren (I was 26th born on 7/7/80 and Gramps was 56)

great grand children looked so cute in their shirts

 

Hunter was 54th born on 1/2/02 and Gramps was 78

 

Hayley was number 59th born on 1/7/04 and Gramps was 80

 

Lighting all 90 candles placed by each family member!

 

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday dear Gramps

Happy Birthday to you

Blowing out candles!

 

 

Uncle Tom is every one's favorite Uncle

I CANT begin to express how much I LOVE this picture--it brings tears to my eyes each time I look at it. GG and Gramps with some (27) of their Great Grand children, there were 7 that were not there!) All this because 2 people fell in love!

How special is it that in the year Gramps turned 90 he had 90 (actually 93 when Matt gets married in October) member of his immediate family---I am pretty proud to be a Spitznagel!