Before she arrived, our family covered the party room in lavender linens and 90th birthday confetti. We arranged family photos and set out a birthday book for guests to sign.

Before she arrived, our family covered the party room in lavender linens and 90th birthday confetti. We arranged family photos and set out a birthday book for guests to sign.

Although I had made my anti-party position clear, Alana was not to be denied. “You must have a 90th birthday party, Dad. If you don’t, the family will be so disappointed.” ...