Since I started Frolic! back in 2006, each year, I've shared my grandmother's birthday with readers. Grace is my Dad's mom and a super inspiring woman who I often look to for inspiration. Her determination and positive attitude have seen her through many challenges in life including Breast Cancer. People often ask what her secret is. From what I can tell, Grace values hard work, takes care of other people, doesn't fret over problems for too long, and has made a habit of walking everyday.
A few weekends ago, we celebrated her 102nd birthday. This was a low-key party and along with her birthday, we celebrated our cousin, Chase, 1, who now shares her birthday as well. Grace looked stunning and I loved the gardenia corsage my cousin made for her. Julianne also potted up plants with little flags and placed them all round the room. It was a lovely celebration. Happy Birthday, Grace!
P.S. You can see Grace's other parties: 98, 99, 100, 101. And, Grace when she was young!
Photos by me.
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Happy Birthday Grace! She looks absolutely fantastic. (Love that color green!)
Posted by: Annie | July 26, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Aw, this just reminds me how long I've been following your blog [I don't comment much - sorry!]. I am close with my grandparents too and each year this post really gets me.
Happy belated to Grace!
Posted by: Logan | July 26, 2011 at 12:54 PM
She really doesn't look a day over 80!
My great grandmother lived until she was 101 - I'm sure you're treasuring every moment of her long life!
Posted by: LatteLove | July 26, 2011 at 01:04 PM
Happy birthday Grace! She looks so vibrant and sassy.
Posted by: HY | July 26, 2011 at 01:13 PM
To be 102 years young! Your grandmother looks like an absolute doll! And, it looks and sounds like you all had a lovely day! 102! That is simply amazing!
Posted by: Jennifer Michie | July 26, 2011 at 02:03 PM
wow she is lovely chelsea, her skin and bright eyes are stunning!
Posted by: nadia | July 26, 2011 at 02:17 PM
grace is just cute as a button ... happy birthday! and, your entire family seems to be gifted when it comes to flowers. so great!
Posted by: cindy | July 26, 2011 at 02:42 PM
I love Grace. She looks amazing, and I love her smile! What a beauty. You are lucky to have her in your life. :)
Posted by: mary | July 26, 2011 at 03:14 PM
wow, grace looks amazing, and so happy! happy birthday to her :)
Posted by: rachel | July 26, 2011 at 03:19 PM
Happy Birthday Grace! The potted plants are a lovely idea! What a great way to celebrate!
Posted by: Katie | July 26, 2011 at 03:53 PM
your grandmother not only looks amazing she exudes happiness. perhaps that is her secret. happy birthday!
Posted by: jane | July 26, 2011 at 04:06 PM
she is beautiful. what lucky girl your are to have her. thanks for sharing such a special occasion.
Posted by: ginny | July 26, 2011 at 05:01 PM
She's absolutely beautiful. This post just made me so happy and able to make one more little notch of commitment to staying active as I age. I'm 54, so that's not a distant prospect.
Posted by: Lisa | July 26, 2011 at 06:15 PM
She is such a gorgeous woman! She just glows!
Posted by: Megan | July 26, 2011 at 07:06 PM
i always get excited about these posts. she looks more beautiful than ever.
Posted by: Liza | July 26, 2011 at 07:38 PM
Love the photo of your dad and Grace. They both look so happy!
Posted by: Ansley | July 26, 2011 at 07:44 PM
happiest birthday wishes Grace!!
what a wonderful post to share with us all. your grandma looks absolutely stunning!
Posted by: rebecca s. | July 26, 2011 at 08:56 PM
WOW!! How inspiring, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Michele Davidson | July 27, 2011 at 12:03 AM
Happy Birthday, Grace! She is beautiful. What a wonderful post! :)
Ada
Posted by: classiq | July 27, 2011 at 12:06 AM
how adorable is your granny! :) she doens't even look that old... she must have such energy!!! happy birthday grace (and a beautiful name as well!) twiggs
Posted by: twiggs | July 27, 2011 at 02:38 AM
Thanks for sharing her with us all. She's lovely -- and seems more beautiful to me now than in those earlier photos. How lovely for you all to have so much time with her.
I hope you or someone are taking down lots of notes about what her life was like....imagine even knowing someone who's gone from 1909 to today, the changes she has witnessed!
Posted by: Caitlin Kelly | July 27, 2011 at 06:25 AM
Amazing! She looks so lovely and young. Happy birthday. What a treasure to have your grandmother around for so many years.
Posted by: Tiffany | July 27, 2011 at 07:47 AM
This is incredible. She looks so young. I hope my grandfather lives to 102. Wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Libby O'Regan | July 27, 2011 at 09:13 AM
wow i would never in a million years guess that she was 102! she looks amazing. what a beautiful family and rich heritage!
Posted by: Nikki | July 27, 2011 at 10:12 AM
She is absolutely beautiful and looks much more younger than 102.
You are so so lucky, I have lost my dear mom in 2010, each minute of my life I miss her really much.
Thanks for sharing, it makes me sad about my mom, but really happy for your beautiful Grace.
Posted by: Edith from Paris | July 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM
So beautiful.
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | July 27, 2011 at 11:57 AM
i love hearing about her birthdays!
Posted by: rubi | July 27, 2011 at 12:40 PM
WOW congrats!!! she looks amazing! and she looks like she is very sweet and kind ;)
Posted by: Gaby | July 27, 2011 at 02:08 PM
OMG, she is gorgeous! Way to go Grace!
Posted by: Justme | July 27, 2011 at 04:43 PM
WOW, good for her!!! she is gorgeous!!!!! happy birthday!!!! xoxo joannaxo
Posted by: joanna goddard | July 27, 2011 at 06:58 PM
Happy Birrthday Grace! You are an inspiration!
Posted by: Nicole H. | July 27, 2011 at 10:18 PM
I've followed along for several of Grace's birthdays, and am so very glad to be able to wish her a very Happy 102nd Birthday! Her name seems to match her personality very well... she seems full of grace.
Posted by: {gemmifer} | July 30, 2011 at 06:01 AM
Wow! She looks wonderful for 102!
Posted by: Jasmine | August 01, 2011 at 01:54 PM
awh, lovely. grace and i share the same birth date, however i was born in 1990, not 1909.
Posted by: megan kathleen | August 04, 2011 at 08:11 PM
What an amazing lady she must be! Congratulations, she's really pretty! Very touching and inspiring post, reminds me of my grandmother (she's 91)...
Posted by: Susana@citrusandorange | August 07, 2011 at 12:27 AM
Awww Happy Birthday Grace! I always love your posts about her bday. So much love in your family.
Posted by: April | August 09, 2011 at 06:14 AM