Happy 81st Birthday Laura

I wish my only sister, Laura Love Ables (Boo Boo), a happy 81st birthday today! I treated her to her favorite restaurant, El Sombrero, last year, and we are headed there today to make more memories. I love you, Sis, Missy

We will do a repeat next year if the Lord's willing and the creek don't rise.

Happy 57th Birthday, Dennis

Wishing Dennis a very Happy 57th Birthday today.  He came by to get a heirloom family bench to take back home for them to use later on.  It was nice to wish him a Happy Birthday in person and gave him a birthday card.  Wishing him many more returns of the day.  See you in two week, Dennis and looking forward to spending two week with the family in Fredericksburg, VA.    

Happy 34th Birthday, Stephen

I wish my oldest grandson, Stephen, a Happy 34th Birthday today. I love you so much, and may you have many blessings on your special day! Gran Gran

Happy 60th Birthday, Teri

My firstborn daughter, Theresa Marie Bryant (Teri), turns "her 60th" Birthday today.  She was due the day President Kennedy was assassinated but came early on Veterans Day.  She graduated from Saint Francis Xavier Academy in the Class of 1981.  She is retired on disability, having dedicated her life to working in nursing homes.  Teri has one daughter, Sonya Michelle, who attended the University of Southern Mississippi and served our country in the U.S. Navy.  I wish my daughter a blessed birthday today.  I love you so much!  MOM  

Happy 16th Birthday, Ian

Today, my great-grandson Ian is 16 years old. This picture was taken last hunting season down on the farm. I had to post two pictures of him because I loved the picture I took of him at 10. I look forward to seeing him later today and having pizza and birthday cake on the sandbar beside the Mighty Mississippi River. Wishing him a very Happy Birthday on his special day. I love you so much!! Great Gran Gran  xoxo

Ian at 10 years old!

Happy 35th Birthday, Victoria

Today, my Granddaughter, Victoria Leigh, is celebrating her 35th Birthday and Halloween. Being born on Halloween, her Dad called her “Spook,” which fits her perfectly. She gave me my great-grandson Ian, a very caring and sweet granddaughter. I’m wishing her a very Happy Birthday that’s full of happiness and joy. I love you so very much, Victoria! Gran Gran xoxo

Thinking Of My Brother Today

Thirteen years ago today, my only brother, Marion Edward Love, Jr. (Buster), died on Halloween evening. He had diabetes and had to have both his legs amputated above his knees and only lived one month after surgery. I love and miss Buster every day of my life.

Happy "Heavenly" Birthday, Son

I have gone through these two days every year for the last "59" years, missing my only son, William David Boyd, who was born on October 25, 1964, and unfortunately passed away the next day from Hyaline Membrane Disease (HDM). The angel shown here was on his flowered casket, and I cherish it. I'm genuinely blessed to also have four beautiful daughters who have given me six granddaughters, three grandsons, and five great-grandsons in my life. I will see him again when the Good Lord calls me home. Happy "Heavenly" Birthday, Son. 

Happy 39th Birthday, Candace Lynne!!!

My Granddaughter, Candace Lynee, is celebrating her 39th Birthday today.  She lives in Austin, TX, now and is shown with her dog, Atlas.  I wish her a wonderful birthday and I love and miss her so much.  Gran Gran xoxo

Happy Birthday Great Grandsons

Having fun before the party with two Great Grandmothers and two Great Grandsons!!!  Myself, Noah who is 5 years old (September 27, 2023, with Jane, and William David "Will" (September 28, 2023) is 6 years old.  The party was at Lucy's house today in Raymond, MS.  More pictures to follow.

New Orleans Cousins

Laura Marian Ann Fiedler Bianchini and 

Rebecca Fiedler Colgin Berger

 

Happy 51st Birthday Suzi

I wish my youngest daughter, Marian Suzanne "Suzi," a Happy 51st Birthday today.  I was with her last year in Fredericksburg, Virginia, celebrating the big "50" with a huge party.  Can't wait to see Suzi and family for Christmas.  Wishing you many more returns of the day, Suzi.  I love you so much!  MOM  

In Santorini, Greece.

September 25, 1972

Happy 10th Birthday Oliver Love

He's a Love with that lip poked out!

Oliver with his Mom, Cassie Jo.

Oliver with his Dad, Marion (Bubba) Love.

Wishing my great nephew, Oliver Griffing Love, a very Happy 10th Birthday.  I love you, Great Aunt Missy.

Happy 26th Birthday Lucy!

Wishing my Granddaughter Lucy a very Happy 26th Birthday today.  She is shown here with her firstborn, William David, named after my son, who passed away on October 26, 1964, his Uncle.  Of course, this was taken a few years ago, and "Will" will soon be 6 years old in a couple of weeks. 

Happy "Heavenly" Birthday Aunt Bonita

Happy "Heavenly" Birthday to Aunt Bunnie, my mother's baby sister today.  She lived in Kingston, New York and only saw her maybe 3 or 4 times in my lifetime.  Posted by her son, my cousin, Michael Rielly of Kingston, New York.

Robert William Phillips's Death Certificate

My former second husband's death certificate was sent to me by his son, Greg Phillips.  Bob died the same day my only son, William David Boyd, died in 1964.  

Happy "Sweet Sixteen" Emma

Wishing my Granddaughter Emma a very Happy "Sweet Sixteen" Birthday today. The picture is of Emma on her 5th Birthday, meeting Gran Gran and Aunt Kathy at the airport in Richmond, Virginia. She holds her Mississippi Bear from Gran Gran and a Happy Birthday Bear from Aunt Kathy. Where has the time gone? She is growing up fast, and I'm looking forward to spending Christmas with my family. Happy Birthday Emma! Gran Gran loves and misses you so much.

Happy 82nd Birthday, Chris!

I am a couple of days late, but I wish my only brother-in-law, Chris Ables, a very Happy 82nd Birthday today, July 2nd.  Shown here with Stella, the dachshund, and Pablo.  May you have many more to come, Chris!  Missy

Happy 33rd Birthday, Carl!

Wishing my Grandson, Carlton Thomas, a very Happy 33rd Birthday today.  Carl lives in North Carolina now; wishing him a very Happy Birthday.  I love and miss you, Gran Gran  xoxo

Happy 39th Birthday, Sonya!!

Wishing my Granddaughter, Sonya, a very Happy 39th Birthday today.  She is shown here with her dog Fenrir back in 2010.  I'm so proud of her for serving our country in the U. S. Navy.  I wish you many more birthdays, and I love you very much!!  Gran Gran  xoxo

Happy "Heavenly" Birthday, Dad

Remembering my Dad, Marion E. Love, Sr., today being his Heavenly Birthday, born June 12, 1916.  Picture of him in his younger days.  I miss and love him so much.  

Happy 23rd Anniversary!

I wish my youngest daughter, Marian Suzanne (Suzi), and son-in-law, Dennis, a very Happy 23rd Wedding Anniversary today.

They were married at the Chapel At Cedar Grove and stayed overnight at Cedar Grove Mansion Inn in Vicksburg, MS. They flew to Spain and took a Mediterranean Cruise for their honeymoon.  

Suzi and Dennis live in Virginia, and he works for the FAA in Washington, DC.  They gave me two beautiful granddaughters, Emma, 15, and Kate, 10.  I love you all so very much!  Again, Happy Anniversary and may you have many more to come.  Mom  xoxo

Happy 29th Birthday, Ethan!!!

Wishing my youngest Grandson, Michael "Ethan" Kelly, a very Happy 29th Birthday today!  This is a picture of Ethan at 14 years old in the 9th Grade Air Force ROTC at Raymond High School in Raymond, MS.  He is serving his country and is stationed at Grand Forks AFB in North Dakota.  Thank you, Ethan, and wishing you a very Happy Birthday.  I love and miss you!  Gran Gran

Happy 29th Birthday!!!

Happy 16th Birthday, Tidus David

Wishing my oldest Great Grandson, Tidus David, a very Happy 16th Birthday. Tidus lives in Montana, and I haven't seen him since he was 1 year old. We have stayed in touch through the years, and will give him a call when he gets out of school later today. I love and miss him so much, and I hope he has a great 16th Birthday! xoxo

Happy Two Years Old, Asher!

 

Today, my youngest great-grandson, Asher, is 2 years old.  Here is a picture with his Mom, Caitlyn, taken last October at Rocky Springs on the Natchez Trace Parkway.  Asher lives in Ohio now and misses him so much.  Happy Birthday, Asher!!  Great Gran Gran loves you so much!! 

Happy 10th Birthday, Kate!!!

Today, I wish "Kate" a Happy 10th Birthday! Kate is my youngest granddaughter of six precious granddaughters, and today she turns the BIG 10! Kate lives in VA, and I will call her to wish her a very Happy Birthday. Gran Gran loves and misses you so much! xoxo

Remembering Mom On St. Patrick's Day

Remembering our Mother, who passed away on March 17, 1979, of pancreatic cancer at 58. She is sadly missed by myself and my sister, Laura Love Ables. We love and miss you so much, Mom.

St. Vincent De Paul's Cemetery~New Orleans, LA

Where my Grandfather, Grandmother, and ancestors are buried.  I have been there several times.

Happy 82nd Birthday To Me Yesterday!

This little girl is 82 years old today. I have been blessed with four daughters, six granddaughters, three grandsons, and five great-grandsons. So fortunate to have lived this long and looking forward to many more years to come if the Good Lord's willing!

Happy 57th Birthday, Kathy!!!

On January 21, 1966, my daughter, Kathleen (Kathy) Love Boyd Day, was born at 4:21-½ in the morning. She is 57 years old and, the only daughter of four, a deer hunter. In this picture, we were hunting at Homewood Hunting Club in Claiborne County, MS, back in the early ’20s. We have had some fantastic hunts together and made some good memories. I wish Kathy a very Happy Birthday today. Have a Blessed one, Kathy! I Love you, MOM.

Happy "Heavenly" 78th Birthday, Buster!

Wishing my only brother, Marion E. Love, Jr., a very Happy "Heavenly" Birthday today.  Buster would have been 78 years old today and passed away on October 31, 2010.  I miss him and love him so much!