Surprise!

We had a surprise 60th birthday party for my mom last Saturday.  Her birthday was actually March 21st, but we had to have it later due to Ryan finishing up school and such.  It actually turned out okay because she had absolutely no idea.  We kept it a secret that we had come to town for the weekend, and had told my mom we were going to the farm for Easter.  We stayed with Jill on Friday night and kept her away Friday and Saturday.  This is a picture of her first walking in the door at the Cozy.  We had the four kids meet her at the door with balloons.  She said she saw Landon first (and before she realized what was going on) thought, "wow, that little boy looks just like Landon!" Then I think it registered once she saw the rest of the kids and we all shouted, "surprise!"  I think it was a good thing Dad was standing behind her or she may have turned around and went right back outside.

We had a great turn out considering it was Easter weekend.  There was even a huge rainbow right outside the cozy confirming the presence of Uncle Dave.  I just know he was so happy watching us all celebrate and even happier knowing how old she is!!

Amy made my mom a beautiful and delicious birthday cake.  Here she is doing what she does best, spoiling the grandkids and letting them each have a frosting flower.

It was great to see so many people I haven't seen in a long time and celebrate my mom's birthday in style.       Gotcha!