A Birthday Surprise in Charlotte!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT OLIVIA AND UNCLE BUS!
Today, March 22, Kit and I rode with Julie and Joel to
Charlotte for a very special surprise birthday party.
Marilyn and Ron met us there along with many others
from the Wade Family. My mother-in-law, Jeanette,
was a Wade from Charlotte before marrying my father-in-law,
Keith Boone. Jeanette had many brothers and sisters.
The ones who are still living were at the party.

We had great food to eat! The BBQ was delicious and we
all enjoyed the birthday cake also.

This is Uncle Bus (EE Wade, Jr.) - 89 years old on March 16.
Bus is short for Buster, his name since he was named after
his father. He's a sweet, precious man with lots of smiles.
We absolutely enjoyed the reading from Aunt Virginia,
Bus's wife, about his years in the Navy. He traveled to
many different places.

Here is Julie conversing with Aunt Olivia, who will be 88
tomorrow, March 23. She has always been a very special
lady. She's so much fun and easy to love.

Aunt Virginia, Aunt Betty and Lisa with all the balloons.

Here is Aunt Carolina with her children. She's the wife of

Uncle Don, another one of Jeanette's brothers. Uncle Don

had us laughing with great stories that he shared about

the mischief that he and Uncle Bus were into when they

were young.

Julie, Kit and Marilyn talking with Aunt Olivia

Aunt Theresa, Jeanette's sister, Beverly and Lance having a

discussion. Aunt Theresa and Aunt Olivia remind us so

much of Jeanette. They not only look alike, but have a

great sense of humor too.

Joel and Ron, the in-laws, in conversation.

Julie, Aunt Olivia, Kit and Marilyn prior to eating BBQ.

Uncle Robert, Aunt Theresa's husband is seated with

Uncle Bus. Uncle Don is standing and in conversation

with them.

Julie, Marilyn and Kit sharing fond memories of when they

were younger. Everyone had a chance to share any memories

that they had of Aunt Olivia and Uncle Bus.

Aunt Olivia opening her presents and many birthday cards.

Uncle Bus and Aunt Virginia listening to Uncle Don's stories.

It was a wonderful party and we all were blessed to be a

part of it. Thank you Aunt Virginia for planning this special

occasion to bring the Wade Family together once again.