Surprise!!!

Friday, August 14, all of my mom's family and friends gathered for a surprise birthday party to celebrate her *ahem* 60th birthday. Her actual birthday isn't until Sept. 9, but we had to do it early as she would suspect something around that time, and she would be in Maine for her actual birthday.


Mom arriving for her fabulous party


Mom very surprised


Getting a birthday hug from Sophia


Barbie and mom


Mom was pleasently surprised to see that her sister Bridget flew out for the party

After the initial excitement was over, we all grabbed a beer and headed outside to start the party! The kids had a blast running around Terry and Jeanne's backyard. They had great tents set up to get out of the sun. Everyone quickly started socializing!


Chloe, Christina, Sophia and Stephanie running down the hill


Chloe and Drew


Dad and Mom. Aren't they cute?!


Bridget, Maxine, and Deb


Pam, Rose, and Mom


Drew and Dad playing some badmitton


Stephanie, Ashley, and Sophia playing in the sandbox


Mom's new "deskeration" (Thanks Barbie for the new word!)


Everyone chatting


Mom and Rose

Oh, and there was just one more surprise for Mom that night...


The final surprise for the evening!!!


Mom was just a little bit surprised!


Hugs!


More hugs!


Mom was overwhelmed!

And then the party continuted...


Mom and Don


Don, Deb, Dick, Maxine, and Bridget parting hard!


Drew


Mom and Terry


Drew and Mom


Sandy Chloe!


Smooches!


Mom enjoying the birthday video masterpiece by Barbie


Mom, Steve, and Dara


Steve and Dara


Barbie leading the kids in "drive the bus"


"Happy Birthday To you!"


Mom chatting with Tom, Rose, and Pam


Payne and Don


Mom and her baby brother, Steve


Happy Birthday, Mom! I hope you had a great party. We all love you!!!