Music and Dancing - Mama Lucy Lou was having a ball..

Today we went to visit Mama Lucy Lou at Grace Hall. When we walked toward the Gathering Area of Grace Hall we heard wonderful music, laughter, singing, clapping, stamping of feet. and happy voices. The closer we got we saw all the adorable Buds having their eyes on the Awesome, Talented Entertainer's called The Dancing DJ's.The DJ's even had me singing and dancing. Anyone that entered the Gathering Room got into the beat, and they could not leave.

Music is so important to all these Buds. My mom Lucy Lou has Dementia, and she does not know me or her family. This afternoon she was clapping, dancing and I even saw her sing some of the songs. Mama Lucy Lou may not know me, but music helps her and so many others who have Dementia to go to a happy time in their lives and not feeling so lost. The DJ's had the place rocking, and so many of the little ladies wanted to dance with the cute man with the dancing feet. Yes, Mama Lucy Lou was one of those little ladies dancing the afternoon away. I count my blessings every day, and I know so many of you who have parents, or any family members living at the Gilbert Residence. This place is such a loving HOME!

Jazz Time with Mom and her Buds at Grace Hall..

It was a fun afternoon at Grace Hall listening to these two amazing musicians play their instruments. Today, Mom had problems sitting still and a few other of her buds did too. I think they probably would have had a better time if these musicians sang while they played their instruments. Mom and her buds love to sing.....

 These two Buds.. were giggling and giggling...

 Lois .. loves when her photos are being taken.. She is so cute.

Cinco de Mayo

 Mom clapping her way with happiness....

 Smiling and enjoying the entertainment.

 Mom now standing up and singing to the songs...

 Look at that smile... she is so happy...

 Now Mom is going to table to table enjoying this special day with her friends.

 Now Mom is dancing....

 Mom has taco's and you notice she is not eating it. Never liked Mexican food.

 Of course... we have Tank celebrating with all the Oldies and Goodies...

 Tank is smiling at you..

 Roy had so much fun.. he now is taking a nap at the party.

 Tank had to lay down too to take a quick nap from all the fun he had at the party.

 It looks like Mom is slowing down. and now she is in her thinking mood....in her own little  world.

 Mom listening to the music... and looks like she is getting tired of all this excitement.

 There's Carl.. he knows when my camera eye is on him.

 Mom is still moving around making sure everyone is Okay..

 Mom is so happy she is starting to cry.

 Mom loves to show everyone how much she loves them.

 Some girl talk.. or should I say some Oldies but Goodies talk.

 Mom hand to tell her everyone what they missed by not going to the party. Tom is laughing how adorable she is.

Ending the day with Carl's big smile... and his Cinco de Mayo hat almost falling from his head.

Mom and some of her friends at American House and a fun day celebrating Cinco de Mayo especially when she could wear a hat. Many of the Oldies and Goodies did not know what they were celebrating about but it was a fun party for everyone especially my mom. They had a man playing a guitar and Mom danced and sang. Yes, she knew all the words to all the songs, and even asked several ladies  to dance with her. There are not many men there that can dance with her so I guess at that moment she did not care if she danced with a lady.  She looked for her friend Jim who is my age to dance with but he was not there to celebrate this special day. They had made taco's for everyone.  Mom nibbled on it but she never liked Mexican food. All I can say about such a happy event was everyone had fun, and everyone was smiling including Mom.