Last Updated on: May 6th, 2014
THIS IS A ‘TRUE TALES TUESDAYS’ POST
My grandfather, Samuel L. Stewart.
My late Grandpa, Samuel Lawrence Stewart, wanted to live to be 100 but fell short by a mere two years, eighteen days. Yesterday would have been his 100th birthday. You can see a better picture of him via his obituary, which also reveals a bit more of his life.
My grandpa was a twin. On the night that my grandpa was born, his mom, my great-grandma, gave birth to two babies, a girl and a boy. Laura, his twin, was born healthy. The doctor told my great-grandma that my grandpa wouldn’t live through the night because he was sick. Ha. He sure proved that doctor wrong! He outlived everyone in his family!
This is a picture of my Grandpa and Grandma Stewart after Grandma Helen moved into Pinewood Court, an old folks home.
My Grandma Helen, with my son in the background.
My Grandma Helen
My Grandpa, relaxing in his home, dog-sitting!
My grandparents, on my sister’s wedding day.
The family, together at my Grandpa’s house, one Christmas years ago…
The family, in the back yard of Uncle Mark’s house, years ago…
To accommodate everyone and their Christmas schedules, my family decided to celebrate Christmas by having on my Grandpa’s 100th birthday this year.
Let me tell you, we had a blast! We ate, drank, laughed, played, reminisced, and were just plain merry!
It was especially great for me this year because my son and I were re-united. 😉 I have never been happier!
I took tons of photos, too, and want to share my special day with all of you. 🙂 Enjoy!
My son, J, with his Grandpa, my dad, Ted.
J, with my mom, Carol, his grandma.
J, with my mom, Carol, his grandma.
Jan and Charlie (my sister and her boyfriend)
My brother, Dan, and his girlfriend, Tara.
My brother, Dan, and my nephew, Ali (Alistair).
Father and son, relaxing. (My brother, Dan, and my Dad, Ted.)
Tara, my brother’s girlfriend.
My sister, Janice.
Jan and Charlie (my sister and her boyfriend)
Ali with his big sis! (My niece, Taryn, and my nephew, Ali.)
Tara’s children, Caleb and Trinity.
Caleb and Trinity with Ali and Sammi.
Caleb, Trinity, and baby Sammi.
Trinity and Sammi
Sam/Sammi standing near Ali’s wall drawing.
Sammi, showing off her dress and ponytail!
Sam, sitting in her new doll stroller – she wasn’t pushing it; she HAD to sit in it!
Caleb pushing Sammi in her new doll stroller.
Some of the presents
Some of the hustle and bustle…
Some more hustle and bustle…
Christmas baking/cookies is on one tray; veges and dip are on another. You can’t say we didn’t have a choice!
The two cousins – Taryn and J, did the dishes…
…while Sam got her butt changed…
and Dan and Tara made out…
A selfie of me and my mom
Me and J – taken by one of the kids…
Me and my gorgeous son, J.
J with his Grandparents, Christmas 2013.
It was wonderful that the whole family (our immediate family) was able to get together to celebrate Christmas this year on what would have been my grandfather’s 100th birthday. We certainly had a lot of fun!
I even wrote a poem about what Christmas means to me.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Season’s Greetings to all of you! May you all be as blessed as I am this year! 😀
How absolutely fabulous. What a great idea and obviously enjoyed by all 🙂
Thanks, Becc. We had an awesome time!
Hope you did, too! 😀
I’m glad you were reunited with your son, Lorraine. Best wishes for a great New Year!
Thanks, Jeanette! Same to you!
Love your family pictures Lorraine. Thanks for sharing. It looks like you had a wonderful time.
It was one of the best celebrations EVER! I’m still hyped about it! LOL I’m glad you enjoyed them, Donna. 😀 Happy Early New Year!
Seems like you guys had a wonderful time 🙂
Merry Christmas (and Happy New Year) to you and your family, Lorraine 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us 😀
Thanks, Jeevan! We sure did!
Have a great new year, too! 🙂
Merry Christmas Lorraine or should I say Happy Birthday? It looks like you had a wonderful time. I’m glad you enjoyed your holidays and hope you are still doing so.
Thanks, Debra! LOL We all had a great time. I AM enjoying my holidays! I hope you are, too! 🙂
Happy 100th Birthday to your grandfather! AND Merry Christmas to you and your family, Lorraine!
Thanks, Glynis! Same to you! 😀
I love grandparents! Thanks for sharing. You have a beautiful family. You are blessed. Merry Christmas. Blessings.
Thanks, Johnny! Same to you! 😀
Precious and priceless family memories. These are wonderful.
Yes, nothing beats great family memories! Not even a million dollars! (Which I asked for, for Christmas, but didn’t get. LOL) Thanks for your comment, JR. 😀 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 😀
What a great looking family, Lorraine!
Merry Christmas to them all!
Grandpa: He proved Medical Science wrong for almost a Century!
Yes, Grandpa would have been proud to have lived to be 100. For sure.
Thanks, Toby. I bet you loved that picture of Sammi in her new doll stroller! 😉
Hope you had a fabulous Christmas, and hope your New Year is a happy one! 😀