Happy Birthday, Dear Aunt Shirley
Sung to the tune of The Merry Widow Waltz — we sang it to Aunt Shirley and to whoever else had a birthday that month — about 17 times.
Aunt Shirley: What’s this for?
Me: It’s for the French onion soup.
Aunt Shirley: My, my. What will they think of next.
Do you remember the time you fell down at the train station and we had to patch you up?
My always smiling dear Aunt Shirley.
Now, let’s all sing in four part harmony.
My cousin Lorraine and her husband Ron.
Hansel, looking for Gretel.
One of my favorite memories is listening to Aunt Shirley play the piano.
Helena, wondering how we could get a piano like this into our living room.
This is how it goes……
Mrs. Shirley Joyful Thomas, Davenport, Iowa
Capable hands.
Laurie, your relatives talk more than mine do.
The grand finale — “You’re Just In Love.”
How young do you think my Aunt Shirley is?
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June 26th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Happy Birthday Aunt Shirley!
June 26th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
80?
June 26th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Higher.
June 26th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
82? Love your blog.
Linda
June 26th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
A lady never tells, but I’m guessing 29 and holding!!!
What joy and precious family times! Praise God!
Love in Christ,
Christine
June 26th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Still higher.
June 27th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Oh, no! Is this another math question??? My guess is 10 squared.
June 27th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Lower.
June 27th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Sounds like you have a very sweet aunt, Mrs. Bluedorn.
My guess is 90.
June 27th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Poor Angela!
My guess is 87.
June 27th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Kristen B. is right. She turned 90 years young on Tuesday.
June 30th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Looks like Shirley had a wonderful birthday. She’s such a sweetheart. Love her dearly! Thanks for the awesome pics!! Lori said I could borrow one for the newsletter, so I’m doing so… thanks!