Eileen's Mom was pleased when her younger daughter suddenly walked in on her the day before her 92nd birthday. On our way to Swift Current (Sask) , we had left Abbotsford the previous day and stopped for the night in Canmore. The mountain view from our window was breathtaking! Partly because of the altitude, but mostly because of the majestic effect of the Rockies there. The weather was perfect for the whole trip.
To help her Mom realize that 92 is not all that old, Eileen decided to give her a soccer ball - made out of chocolate!
She read the card first...And when she opened the bag she wondered what had got into her daughter's mind. A foot ball!
She was a good sport though and went along with the gag, although not to the point of kicking the ball right there in the restaurant.
After winning several games the ball was smashed to the right corner (of the kitchen counter) and enjoyed by the "kids" more than by the recipient of the birthday gift.
Mom did appreciate the cake. The family, including Eileen's sister, younger brother and the spouses helped set up a little party in the common room for about twenty of the Seniors in the Manor where Mom lives.
