Birthday Bow Tie o’ the Day is proud to present its party balloons to Mom today, on her 89th self-anniversary! This photo of Mom and Dad was taken at a Ruby River dinner for Dad’s 75th birthday party, in 2005. I chose it for today because I know Mom’s only real birthday wish is to have Dad with her every minute of every day. Together, Mom and Dad are an authentic, original, complete set. But for now, the family will do our best to fill in for Dad. We want Mom here for as long as she can stand to put up with us.