Gorgeous cake, but beware - there was more brandy in there than anything.
My Austrian Oma turned 90 on 30 December and there was no way we would've missed that! So, we got back from South Africa on Tuesday, went to work on Wednesday and Thursday, boarded the train for a 7-hour ride on Thursday evening and went to Oma's birthday party on Friday. (On Saturday Mom & I drove to Munich for New Year's before I returned to Vienna on Monday).
The party was neat and we had a lot of fun with the family. It was great to see everyone again after quite a long time. My two cousins made a little memory book for Oma with all kinds of photos of her when she was young, of her wedding, the kids, the grandkids, the great-grandkids, it was totally awesome. On one page they used the real love letter my Opa sent her before they got married as a background. You couldn't read it all but one line said ... bis du endlich die meine wirst: ...until you become mine at last. Sigh!
Handshake with the Chimney Sweeper.
Mama and her Punsh
Serious discussions while my mom is watching...
...and Schnaps with her youngest sister, as soon as Mom is out of sight. :)
The "end of the evening crowd", right before we had to go dig out our car from the snow.
4 comments:
Your grandmother still looks so good!!
Nice pictures!!
Yes, your Oma looks like I remember her. I have very nice memories of her while being in Burserberg!Tell her I said hi and all the best wishes for the year(s) ahead!
Wow - happy 90th bday to your oma - awesome that your entire family was able to be there to celebrate! love the family photo of all of you around her - very sweet!
I love that Oma is still drinking schnapps at 90...I guess alcohol can't be that bad for you!
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