Tuesday was Adrians 100th Birthday and we had a big party for her!
Before I tell you about the party, though, I want to tell you what I know about Adrian.
She was born on April 22, 1925. She was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Her favorite thing to do as a child was to go to the port and watch the banana boats come in. She loved watching the men carry the huge bundles of bananas off the boats!
Her mother died of a burst appendix when she was only 13 years old. Her and her younger brother were then raised by her grandmother.
Her grandmother lived to be 108!
She worked in a factory during World War II. She was a Rosie the Riviter of sorts! She also volunteered at the USO.
She got married in 1955 when she was 30 years old and had three children a boy and two girls. Her oldest daughter is almost exactly my age.
Her husband's job took them all over the US. She told me that one time she complained about moving so much and he asked her, "You want to eat, don't you?" She thought that was too funny!
They eventually settled in Wisconsin. Then her husband passed away in his late 40's while he was on a business trip. Her kids were teenagers.
She stayed in Wisconsin until 2015 when she turned 90 and moved to Michigan to be by her daughter. She lived in Northville in her own house across the street from her daughter until 2023 when she fell and broke her hip and eventually moved into assisted living.
So she lived alone and took care of herself until she was 98 years old!
Anyway, they decorated the dining room so pretty for her party!
She made a grand entrance while we were singing Happy Birthday! She was singing right along with us!
She has 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild and they were all there!
The mayor of Northville gave a speech and declared April 22nd to officially be Adrian (last name) Day in Northville!
They even played her wedding video!
It was such a nice party and I was so glad to be able to celebrate with her! It's not often, if ever, you get to celebrate someone's 100th birthday with them!
See you the next time and thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for sharing Adrian‘a special birthday. 🎈 She certainly does not look to be 100. God bless her.
ReplyDeleteAdrian sounds like a heck of a lady.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing that you know her! Wonder what her secrets are for a long life? She must have so much wisdom to share.
ReplyDeleteShe sounds like an amazing lady! I love all the attention she got and the beautiful decor for this party.
ReplyDeleteI've had two parties for someone who was 100 and they were both patients. Adrian sure doesn't look 100!
What an amazing life story! Thank you for sharing it. She looks really young for 100.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special woman Adrian is. Happy Birthday to her!!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like she had a wonderful birthday celebration. She sounds like one incredible lady to me.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! 100!!! Happy birthday, smiles.
ReplyDeleteWOW, she sounds like a very interesting person. The party looks wonderful. Spotted you on a mutual friends blog, so thought I'd pop in for a visit. It's always fun to meet new bloggers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story! My FIL will be 100 in October. Time is flying!
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Donna
Well what a lady! I can't believe there was a wedding video from 1955! Anyone who lives to be 100 has my respect because they have to be doing something right! Happy Birthday Adrian! xoxo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post
ReplyDeleteThis was such a beautiful post. Adrian looks amazing and I'm so happy she was celebrated so much.
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