She would have been 99 years old today..

Sadly my mother's life ended at 73.... but she lead a wonderful life.

Our live together was an up and down road.. but I have to say with 

her faults..  She had many pluses.. 

She was the best cook, a heck of a knitter, could sew anything

that came to mind.. be it a gown made out of feed sacks, that

no one would have guess.  A complete Easter 

outfit, coat, hat and purse that was reversible. 

Horses sheets and blankets.. 

Her people skill left a lot to be desired, she either

like you or she didn't ... end of story.  

 The is a 3 generation picture... about 1980

Thanksgiving dinner turkey.. she put on one hell of a dinner, with all the fancy dish wear, and silver setting that I hated as I had to polish it. 

About 1984

 Rest pretty well speaks for itself.. this is where she felt the most comfortable.. on her horses...   

 above was Highland Chief her 5 gaited horse.. below is the love of her life..Holy Smoke.. 5 year straight jumping champion of New England.. 

This is her first horse.. which I don't think she showed...  Storm Warning. 

And Drummer her 3 gaited American Saddle Bred ... champion for 3 years straight. Her first show horse. 

She ruled the roost and kept not only us kids and line but Dad as well... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM