Grandma Jones celebrated her 99th birthday with a party at the nursing home and a big cake.  Veterans Day was observed at Sangamon and Lincoln Trail.

Happy birthday, Grandma Jones!

Grandma Jones showing off her big cake.

Veterans gather in the lunch room for coffee and cookies prior to the program.

Angela Carr with her mother at Lincoln Trail

The "Diamond Dog" grandpas:  Jim, Robert, and Jerry

Claire, with an arrow over her head, waits for the show to begin.

Waving the flag at Sangamon.

Jerpa introduces himself as a veteran, and Jacob stands to be recognized as the student inviting Jerpa to be there.

Jacob sitting with his classmates