[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] " [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] " [name_u]Louise[/name_u] Caulfield (71) was the best friend of Kristina’s late grandmother. The two had become friends while in high school and their strong bond had never broken. [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] felt awful when she learned of her friend’s illness and was heartbroken when she died. She’d been like a sister to [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] and it was hard losing her. Since she decided to have kids in her 30s, her kids are a bit younger than Kristina’s mom. Her oldest, who’s now 38, was only 14 when [name_m]Dice[/name_m] was born. [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] also has a 36 year old and twins who are 34. None of them have kids yet but [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] doesn’t care. She’s perfectly happy being a mom.
[name_f]Birdie[/name_f] grew up learning to cook from her grandma. She went on to start a cafe in town and was loved for her delicious pastries. One of her children is running it now after Birdie’s retirement but she still loves to make treats for her friends and family. [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] is teaching [name_f]Kristina[/name_f] a few recipes of hers and enjoys spending time with her. [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] and her husband live in the same house they raised their children in and have a garden that they both love working in. [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] and her husband have been married for 50 years and their children are planning a golden anniversary party for them. The two of them spent much of their 20s traveling or just enjoying each other’s company. They later settled down and had kids and enjoy telling them all about their fond memories.