Californ-i-a

This past 4th of July weekend, I ventured down to California for a family reunion to celebrate my great-aunt's 90th birthday. Born in 1920 with cerebral palsey, my great-aunt has lived a life full of inspiration. In her words, she never felt like a cripple growing up and from my point of view, she has always seemed fiercely independent. She has traveled to Europe 3 times and learned to drive after having a car retrofitted for her. At the age of 90, she is happy, aware and even still drinking her whiskey.

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The woman of honor, Aunt Janet, chatting it up with my cute cousin

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A piece of art in itself (created by my cousin pictured above)

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Chairs awaiting birthday party goers at the retirement village

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A tribute at the San Diego Padres game

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And finally, a beautiful sunset while waiting for 4th of July fireworks at San Clemente beach