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Lordy Lordy, Look Who's..........95!!

Aunt Gladys turned 95 on April Fool's day and a small family gathering was held on Saturday. Now get this: this lady has a blood pressure reading of 130/70, clear lungs, good heart, lives at home (unassisted), takes NO prescription medication, and has only spent 2 days of her life in the hospital (last year when she fell, with no broken bones).


Cousin Eddie apparently not buying brother Mark's line of BS.


Gladys hasn't lost her appetite either. We Blythes, an amiable lot, will eat most anything, if only out of politeness.

Resting their eyes? These tired guys (Adam and Dave) couldn't handle the wild celebration.



Ashley ("Don't lay it on me"), Mark's daughter joined us for all the fun.

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  1. AnonymousApril 5, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Ha! The look on Cousin Eddie's face is priceless, good capture. I'm not entirely sure why Dad looks so displeased, because as you can tell from the pictures, Gladys and I were having a great time.

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