Friday, July 27, 2007

Mom's Day

My mom, Linda, was born 61 years ago today. She passed away 4 years ago, but I still like to celebrate her birthday.

I'm sure wherever she is (not far), she is crinkling her face like she would often do (and like I may or may not do), cringing that I'm posting these old pictures of her, but they're a couple of my favorites and they make me happy. So there. And besides, how cute was she?

I love this photo. She looks so young and pretty. (Plus that cushion behind her makes me smile.)

And here she is, all cute in her low ponytail, glasses, and stripey top. For some reason, I just love this one.

Happy Birthday, Mommy! To celebrate, I might have to eat some fried mochi with sugar, or drink some hot cocoa with crackers. :)

15 comments:

Disentangled said...

Happy Birthday, Linda.

The pictures are great :-)

margaux said...

What a great tribute to your mom. She's beautiful. You know something - the 27's my mom's birthday too.

mle said...

She is absolutely gorgeous! I think celebrating her birthday is a great way to remember her.

knitzalot said...

I didn't realize you'd lost your mother when she was so young. I'm sure you miss her every day.

Octopus Knits said...

What great pictures -- your mom is lovely! I'm sorry she's not here to celebrate with you.

Anonymous said...

Celebrating her birthday is a great idea. I'm sure you have many memories of her : )

Julia (MindofWinter) said...

Happy belated Mom's Day. She looks beautiful in those photos, and in the second one she reminds me of you. xox, J

Mercedes said...

Your mom is so beautiful. You actually look a lot like her, especially in the top photo. It's nice to celebrate and remember her.

jillian said...

Those are great pictures! So relaxed and confident. So like someone I know :) This is a wonderful tradition, I am so glad you have the courage to celebrate even after she is gone!

Jennifer said...

Happy Birthday to your mom. She had a beautiful smile.

Marnie said...

Your mom was obviously a beautiful person, inside and out. Thank you so much for sharing her pictures.

Anonymous said...

Those are such beautiful pictures of your mom. And hows that hip outfit... the bottom one looks A LOT like you! Happy Birthday Aunty!!

Nasus said...

(Belated) otanjyobi omedeto to a beautiful okasama!

f. pea said...

so beautiful! i'm glad you celebrate her with such joy!

Anonymous said...

Belated happy birthday to your Mom! Celebrating her birthday is a beautiful way to remember her. Fried mochi sounds yummy!

- MJ