Rapping it up . . . at 85

Both our moms turned 85 this year, and, unfortunately, we weren't there to celebrate with either of them. But we did manage to produce a video clip for Bea's birthday bash--completely with costuming, of course. Although Allan was worried it would end up on u-tube, I can't recall he said anything about me putting it on our blog.

Let me tell ya ‘bout a lady we know so well
Her name is Bea and we think she’s swell
She raised 6 kids who are very fine
And want to say she’s a one of a kind

Doesn’t like to cook--but loves her football
Bets a dollar on the game, hopes to win them all
Crossword puzzles are really her thing
Or just sit in front of a nickel machine

Worked right up until 80 years old
And then retired---but the truth be told
Now she walks the aisles of the WalMart Store
Lookin’ for deals and buyin’ some more

Just check in her closet, she’s got gifts galore
For the Christmas exchange—can hardly shut the door
Just remind her then when the time comes around
Where she hid the gifts so they can be found

She’s still kickin’ it back now at 85
Is there another granny here who’s so alive?
Even with her tobacco and her caffeine high
Ain’t nothin’ gonna stop her til 105

So give it up for the Bea ‘cause we’re all right proud
And we know everyone in this birthday crowd
Can say with us in their own special way
We all wish you a Happy Birthday
We all wish you a Happy Birthday
We all wish you a Happy Birthday