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March 14, 2026

The big day has finally arrived, not that either of us was wishing for it to arrive any sooner. Jason and his family was up at 3am to drive to the Jacksonville Florida airport where they took a flight to Atlanta and then on to Mexico City. They couldn’t leave on the 13th as two children were in school. Natalia had to drive 8 hours from Tuscaloosa Alabama after class at Alabama University. They landed at 10am and arrived in Polanco at noon. Nico pulled an all-nighter as he was gaming.

Their apartment is two short blocks from ours but we missed their arrival by a minute.
I truly felt like a Birthday queen celebrating with my family.
At 6pm we gathered together to travel to St Angel Inn where we had the Birthday dinner
Jim hired a Hummer Limo so we could all travel together.
We drank champagne in the limo during the half hour drive to the Restaurant.
Sandy went around the table to hug and thank each one for traveling to Mexico to celebrate her big Birthday. This is Granddaughter Katia, age 21.
Granddaughter Natalia age 20 acted as the official photographer. Thank you Natty for all these great photos.
Grandson Nico age 15.
Grandson Jack, age 24.
Daughter Jennifer.
Son in law Rob.
Son Jason.
Daughter in law Catarina
And last but not least the absolute love of my life, who makes all my dreams come true.🥰
Waiters preparing dessert.
Back in the limo for our drive home.
There are no words to adequately express how grateful I am for this day. Each one of you contributed to making it one of the most memorable days of my life. I feel so loved and despite being 80 today you made me feel like a kid again. Thank you all for my most precious gift, having you all together.❤️

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11 responses to “March 14, 2026”

  1. Michael Sovik Avatar
    Michael Sovik

    Happy Birthday from New Zealand!

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  2. Catarina Cipriani Avatar
    Catarina Cipriani

    Such a beautiful blog! We are all so blessed and honored to have celebrated your birthday with you! We love you so much! xo

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  3. Linda Steen Avatar
    Linda Steen

    What a beautiful post!!! Thanks to a beautiful family gathering to celebrate you Sandy!!! Blessings to my husbands twin sister-in-law!!!

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  4. Bonnie Avatar
    Bonnie

    Awww. Wonderful pics of a wonderful family to celebrate a truly amazing milestone—to reach 80 surrounded by so much adventure and joy. You are definitely blessed.

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  5. joe Avatar
    joe

    Great family – the fruits of years of love – Congratulations!
    Joe & Sandy

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  6. Jim D'Urso Avatar
    Jim D’Urso

    What a great looking family 80 is the new 60 What a way to spent your retirement Enjoying your blogs Felt like I’ve traveled around the world with you guys. Enjoy and stay safe.

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      Living our retirement dream

      So glad that you enjoy them. What are you doing with yourself?

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  7. Sigi Mueller Avatar
    Sigi Mueller

    Fabulously befitting birthday tribute for a fabulous person from all your family – a dream, Sandy (and Jim)!

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  8. Virginia E Gormley Avatar
    Virginia E Gormley

    Beautiful family and pics❣️Beautiful 80 year old ! Doesn’t look a day over 60! Happy Birthday 🎂🥳❤️Love you💗❤️‍🩹

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    kevbot

    Happy birthday from Japan! We miss you and are glad to read about all the fun adventures you are having.

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  10. Peggy Avatar
    Peggy

    Beautiful family. You are blessed for sure.

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