"Grandma Lou" (Bethany's alter ego) was born in Indiana on Maytember 20, 1934. She was the 14th of 16 siblings. She has been gracing our family with her presence for a couple of years now.
She has attitude and spunk and has never been married. And we love her and wish she would spend more time with us.
Grandma Lou is 83 years old. And if you can believe it, our beautiful Bethany is now 17 years old!
While she went to Young Womens on Wednesday evening, her good friend Connor and his Aunt Candice (who Bethany adores) came over to decorate her room. It was a family affair.
They did such a cute job!
And Bethany was so tickled when she came home and saw it. I think it made her whole week month.
And there was a pile of very thoughtful gifts to go along with the decorations. She was on cloud nine.
Her gift from Abe and me was an electric violin. She has wanted one for a while and it is just FUN! We've borrowed an amp from a friend and we've been jamming out quite a bit at home.
Then we seriously upped the ante on Tuesday night and went to do some serious jamming with Dave Young on the drums. He also strongly encouraged us to get her an electric violin.
For a couple of hours Bethany played and Dave played and I played (some) and Dave's daughter Tessa really played piano. And it was like getting high on music. Dave was so good to have us over and share his talent and equipment.
Here's a little taste of "Dancing Queen". Young and sweet only 17. *Sigh*
Jacob and Bethany have grown up together and have been close friends for many years Now he's become sort of her personal weapons supplier. Last year it was a taser on her 16th birthday. This year a machete. We love it. We think everyone needs a good friend and weapons supplier.
To top off the birthday celebrations, Friday night was a big party with some really remarkable, awesome young people. I enjoy these kids so much and I love the energy and enthusiasm they have for life.
The guy in the black jacket is Zach (the drummer's son) and he's pretty much like another son to us.
The ward/neighborhood gang.
Bethany's orchestra friends.
Connor and Tanner were the designated ice cream scoopers.
Cousin Kyli and Elinor. I LOVE THESE GIRLS!
Grandma Lou might say, and I think Bethany would agree, this was probably her best birthday ever. Thanks to everyone who helped make it so.
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