It started with letter and card from Viola Jost (a Cousin of my Husband). She also celebrated her 85th in May. I have the Letter I wrote her when we both entered our 80's and it was her letter telling about her 80th that inspired Elsie for the lovely Celebration they gave me on my 80th.
While in Kansas in May, Neural had given us a pillow which I got out and put on Red Swivel Chair when the 13th arrived. My Neighbor Lillian Mantaria across the hall came with Blue and off-white afghan in Ripple pattern. A phone call from Francis Hansen and she sang Happy Birthday. Cards and more Cards from Neighbors and friends far and near.
Otis and Elsie came for me and we drove to Lake Estes where Russ, Janice, and children had been fishing since Eight O'clock. Janice had lawn chair and umbrella and I enjoyed setting by lake and watching Rebecca, Hunter, and Russell casting their lines. After 3 hours of fruitless fishing they put poles and lines away and we drove on up through Estes and into the National Park up toward Bear Lake, turned off to Sprague Lake. Had a nice Birthday Picnic lunch with little cakes Janice had fixed and Watermelon for Dessert. Then we walked around Sprague Lake 9-tenths of a mile but with walk to and from Car was a good mile. With walking I did at Lake Estes feel I walked 2 miles on my 85th Birthday.
On way down toward home Stopped in Estes Park and Children caught two fish each. They were dressed and put in ice. The four measured 47 inches. Cost Russell $18.47 but the children were happy - they had caught Fish. Home and a quiet evening. End of a perfect day.