Barbara Bush celebrates 90th birthday at family compound

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Brian Ries
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The Bush clan has gathered at their Kennebunkport, Maine, family compound to celebrate former First Lady Barbara Bush's 90th birthday.

Family spokesperson Jim McGrath tweeted out a photo of the crew, featuring Barbara and George H.W. standing with President George W., presidential hopeful Jeb, their siblings, wives, sons, daughters and grandchildren.

A gala is planned for Monday evening with special guests Amy Grant, Reba McEntire and Michael W. Smith.

A banner hanging in the center of #Kennebunkport, #Maine to mark Barbara Bush's 90th birthday on Monday. The town -- and the Bush family compound here -- is a fitting metaphor for the challenges facing @JebBush as he prepares to run for president. Read more here: http://wpo.st/ESoK0 #campaign2016 A photo posted by Ed O'Keefe (@edatpost) on Jun 6, 2015 at 5:34am PDT

The grounds have often served as a backdrop for the family's gatherings, and recently it was reported that the family is planning a new home on the compound for Jeb. George W.'s younger brother appears to be prepping, though has not formally announced, hisnown White House run.

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