Happy 50th Birthday

A look back at some of the great moments in your life (so far). Love you!

Happy 50th Birthday

June 13th You should embrace: Self-expression, sentimentality, fameYou should avoid: Doubts, rage, guilty feelingsGeminis born June 13 love adventure and prefer living life on the edge. These individuals have a kinetic kind of charm that easily draws others to them. They can even seem a little self-involved, but that is usually due to the fact that they are accustomed to causing a stir wherever they go.Friends and LoversJune 13 individuals prefer making friends with people who enjoy conversation as much as they do. In love, they are attracted to people who are much like themselves.HealthJune 13 people have an excitable, nervous nature. They may fail to get the rest they need. A regular regimen, which includes weight-bearing exercise and stretching, is helpful in maintaining their strength and flexibility.Career and FinancesBecause they are talented and intelligent, there are few careers that are beyond the capabilities of June 13 natives. They are not particularly effective at handling money, even though they are likely to make a great deal of it. They have little interest in the practical aspects of life and prefer to leave details to a professional.Dreams and GoalsJune 13 people do not usually follow their goals in a linear fashion. Instead, they enjoy the progress toward their goal as much as the eventual destination. They enjoy putting obstacles in their own path, since it makes their eventual success considerably more fulfilling.

Fun Facts about your Birthday

June 13th

What do cabbage patch dolls, your own self and your favorite bottle of beer have in common? Hmm...if you said "They all have a born-on date!" then your own self would also be correct! If you were born on June 13th of any year then follow along as we look at who shares your birthday as well as historical events and other facts specific to your own personal born on date!

Fun Facts about your Birthday

June 13th Astrological data for June 13th birthdays:In accordance with Western Astrology, those born on June 13th are born under Gemini, the sign of the Twins which is of Air Element, of Mutable Quality and ruled planetarily by Mercury. Gemini folks are often described as very clever, dual-minded and highly independent though they do enjoy social stimulation. Most Gemini souls love to talk and all the newest technology that goes along with doing so and can transport all the information from various explorations that their intense minds love to follow, discuss and research. Known for changing their minds at the drop in of a notion, Gemini personalities can be both exciting and frustrating to interact with, but never at all dull! If you wish to gain a greater understanding of Western Astrology (or Chinese Astrology dependent upon your birth year) visit this informative link courtesy of Wikipedia.

Fun Facts about your Birthday

June 13th Important historical events which have occurred on June 13th: 

1633 - Charter for Maryland is given to Lord Cecil Baltimore 1774 - Rhode Island becomes 1st colony to prohibit importation of slaves 1798 - Mission San Luis Rey de Francia founded in California 1866 - House passes 14th Amendment (Civil rights for blacks) 1920 - Post Office says children could not be sent by parcel post 1922 - Longest attack of hiccups begins Charlie Osborne, 98 hiccupped over 435 million times before it stops, 1927 - Ticker-tape parade welcomed Charles A Lindbergh to NYC 1930 - 1st Nudist Colony opens 1932 - Great Britain & France sign peace treaty 1933 - Federal Home Owners Loan Corporation authorized 1933 - German Secret State Police (Gestapo) established 1942 - FDR creates Office of War with Elmer Davis as head 1946 - 1st transcontinental round-trip flight in 1-day, California-Maryland 1946 - King Umberto II of Italy abdicates 1948 - Babe Ruth's final farewell at Yankee Stadium, he dies Aug 16th 1962 - "Bob Newhart Show," last airs on NBC-TV 1971 - NY Times began publishing "Pentagon Papers" 1979 - Sioux nation receives $100 million in compensation for Black Hills SD 1980 - Billy Joel's "Glass Houses" hits #1 1981 - Teenager fires 6 blanks at Queen Elizabeth II 1989 - Jerry Lee Lewis gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 1990 - "Les Miserables," opens at S Alberta Jubilee Centre, Calgary 1990 - Boeing 767 sets nonstop commercial flight record, Seattle to Narobi Kenya 1990 - Nelson & Winnie Mandela welcomed in NYC 1991 - A spectator is killed by lightning at US Open Golf tournament 1991 - NHL owners present contract to players (leads to Apr 1, 1992 strike) 1993 - "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me" closes at Booth NYC after 232 perfs 1994 - Chicago Cub 2nd baseman Ryne Sandberg, retires due to poor play, he forfeits $15.7 million of his $25 million contract  

Fun Facts about your Birthday

When you were 16 you gave birth to me. I know I wasn’t ‘planned’ but you did everything in your power to make sure that I was taken care of, cared for & raised the right way.You sacrificed a lot in life to raise me, missed out on opportunities a person that age shouldn’t have to, but you did everything you could to ensure we were taken care of & I will NEVER forget that!

Young Mother

Strong & Independent

First Years as a Mother

Supporting Cast

As a young mother ‘we’ were very lucky to have such a strong family around us to help. Proud Grandma & Grandpa (nice perm & shades Chuck) glowing.A young Aunt Pam learning the ropes of how to cope with a ‘pissy’ Ottis.

Supporting Cast

I didn’t lack attention & love from anyone!

Moving On…..

In September of 1983 you married Jeff & in 1984 we moved to Williamsburg, IA. I remember many things about that house & have a lot great memories.

Williamsburg, IA

Garner, IA

92’-95’

97’-99’

2001-2006

Special Moments 2008

Livin’ Life!

Family & Friends!

The Best Grandparents!

Grandma!

Grandma!

Play Hard…..Sleep Hard!

Proud

Your children are a reflection of you!

Thank you!

I can’t express how much you mean to me, how much you’ve done for me & all the life lessons I’ve learned from you. It’s not always ‘good times & happy flowers’ but the important thing is the end result. You have been the best mother, mentor & friend a son could ask for.

I love you!

Happy 50th Birthday!