Happy Birthday Mom!

Today is moms 75th birthday, her real birthday. A surprise party was held this past Saturday at River's Edge and I'm happy to say that after much planning, scheming, and trying our darndest the last couple months to keep her surprise party a surprise, it was! WE DID IT! Much to our surprise (mine, Mandy's, Emily's, Jake's, Mel's, Jeff's, Jo's, Mark's, and our whole extended family's) the party went off pretty much without a hitch. Well, there was a tiny hitch but I won't go into that. The important thing is the party remained a surprise (and with a mom who always finds out everything that's no small feat!). Not only was the party a surprise...it was a success! Mom thoroughly and sincerely enjoyed herself and all her guests. Whew! :)

Happy Birthday Mom!!!


This video includes a silly "This is your Life" slideshow, plus pictures from the party.


This video includes live movies from the party (pre-surprise and post).

A Special Note:

To Mandy and Emily, thanks so much for helping make your grandma's party something she'll always remember. You guys are the best!

And to Mark, thanks so much for hunting down and organizing all the great "crooner" music for the party. You too are the best! Oh and btw, I was not a little stressed out (I was a lot stressed out)...and she did too recognize your car. ;)

Family is Everything (click to make bigger)