Yesterday was Farmor's 90th birthday. 30 of my grandmother's friends and family descended on Hornbæk. The weather was just perfect, blue skies and lots of sun. My uncles and their familes arrived first and we all got dressed and posed for photos. First the brothers, then the daughters in law, then the cousins, then by family. It was iterally the first time since Elinore and I were 4 that we were all together!
Once the guests began to arrive we all had champagne in the garden. It was so interesting to see and meet Engelstofts that I have never even heard of. Distant cousins of my grandmother and even of my grandfather who passed away in 2004. One of my Farmor's friends from when she was 6 years old was also in attendance. Really amazing.
From the House we walked to the hotel where the lunch was going to be held. The table was enormous and beautiful. The food was delicious and everyone had a lovely time. I sat between Farmor and my uncle Sten. Sten made a lovely speech that had everyone laughing.
After the lunch we went back to Farmor's for even more drinks, and a few finger sandwiches to get the guests sobered up. I think she was very happy with how everything went and by the end of the evening we were all exaughsted.
Now we are in Dragør with my mother's dear friend, Elsebeth. My father leaves today and so my mother and I will spend a few days with Elsebeth before my mother leaves after the weekend.
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