In the midst of the flurry of the kickoff of holiday season, today marks the 99th birthday of my daddy, James D. Buffett, Jr.
Wow- 99 years! Almost a century!
J.D. was a tough cookie, with a work ethic as fierce as his love for the Auburn Tigers (we won’t talk about how mad he would be today).
He loved checking his crab traps a few times a day, tinkering with tools and projects in his shop, and mowing the lawn with his John Deere riding mower- truly one of the most cherished possessions in his life. lol!!
Most of all he enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren. Now that I’m a grandmother – I can absolutely relate!
In honor of the healthy sweet tooth he maintained (even through nearly a decade of Alzheimer’s) I’m gonna have a little cake and ice cream, Face Time with my grand babies, and celebrate my J.D. Buffett-ness.
Wishing you all a blessed and beautiful day filled with love and family and cherished memories! Love, LuLu
