Minnesota woman celebrates 100th birthday on great-great-granddaughter's 1st
Eloise, age 1, and Vivian, age 100, poise for a photo. (Supplied)
LAKE CRYSTAL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Lake Crystal, Minnesota woman is marking a milestone birthday on the same day that her great-great-granddaughter celebrates her first birthday.
This weekend, Vivian Thomas had the opportunity to celebrate her 100th birthday with her great-great-granddaughter – who was born 99 years after her on the exact same date.
Photos shared with FOX 9 by Elijah Dahl show young Eloise celebrating her first birthday by posing for pictures in the arms of Vivian. The family held a joint party in Lake Crystal, where Vivian has lived for all 100 years of her life.
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As for advice for making it to age 100, Vivian says: "No smoking, no drinking, and no candy."
FOX 9 wishes both Vivian and Eloise the happiest of birthdays!