80 years young

Thru the pantry at the Johnson Farm, Hiram, OH.

I made this picture for my mom for her 80th birthday on Sunday.  I asked my family and my brother's family to each send me 10 words or short phrase of memories they have of her or things they love about her.  I wittled them down to 80, trying to use something from everyone.  There were several duplicates.  I chose a color scheme, printed the words in several fonts and copied it on to paper.  Then I trimmed and bordered.  I was worried they would not all fit, so it did take some finageling (what? you have never finageled?)  I was very please with how it turned out.  I sent it to Texas in my dad's suitcase.  I wish I could see her face when she opens it.