My mom celebrated a big birthday a few weeks ago, so we wanted to celebrate in style! Out of her 12 kids, all but two were represented. Others flew in and drove in for the festivities. All in all, we had about 35 people here…..and she didn’t know anything about it….(until Seth called her and geared a few questions around being in Dana Point this weekend). So…..partly a surprise.
We had the best time. We heated the pool and jacuzzi for anyone who wanted to swim. We played games, and had a tasty meal consisting of burgers, fruit, potato salad made by my mom — (I figured once she was let in on her surprise, she would to contribute her tasty potato salad), fruit, etc. And for dessert, Megan went all out with cupcakes of two varieties and chocolate molten lava cakes.
At the end of the night, she opened gifts and watched my gift. I wanted to do something cool for her, so I spent the previous month getting all 21 of her grandkids on videotape. My dad would always interview us as we grew up, and they are the funnest videos to look back on. So I made a list of about 30 questions, and had each of the grandkids answer. I spliced it all together, and it turned out great. We certainly have some up and coming comedians — and some who don’t even realize they are hilarious.
By the end of the night, we were all wiped! The next morning, we got up and went to church, and came home to more good food and fun. It was a perfect way to celebrate one amazing woman!!!!
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