Wasn’t That a Party!

Many families and schools hold reunions during the summer … especially in Cape Breton, where they really know how to throw a PARTY!
We attended a special event in Sydney last weekend, the ‘100th Birthday’ bash for my cousin, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bates, formerly of Louisbourg.

To call it ‘the social event of the season’ would be an understatement; she had been ‘sending’ invitations for at least three years.
The day turned out very warm and muggy, with heavy showers, but the weather did not ‘dampen’ the event.
She celebrated with her children, grand-children and great-grand-children — some from as far away as British Columbia and Seattle, WA.
So many family members that they couldn’t ‘fit’ in one photo!
She was also ‘celebrated’ by hundreds of others throughout the afternoon, including cousins, neighbours and friends from all over.
A number of local civic leaders also dropped in, and there were written greetings from national leaders and even Pope Francis!
One of her daughters, Pat Mullins and husband Bill were celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary, there were plenty more well-wishes for them.
We got to chat and get caught up with family and 'civilians' alike, and the were lots of tasty baked goodies available.
(You know how it is in Cape Breton, you gotta have good food!)
All in all, it was a special celebration, for a special lady!