Surprise 70th Birthday Party

This past Sunday the family threw a birthday party for Mom.  Somehow, we actually managed to surprise her!  Dad had arranged for one of Mom's friends to organize a card game that afternoon to get her out of the house so we would have time to setup for the party.  JeanMarie, Dad, John and Tiffany cleared out the cottage and set up tables and chairs in the main rooms and the garage.  Lawren Dykema did the table centerpieces and I ordered the food and coordinated delivery of the food and drinks.  When Mom was on her way back from the main building, all of the family and friends went to the garage and waited.  When she opened the garage door, we all yelled "SURPRISE!"  She was totally shocked!  We had a wonderful dinner with over 40 people and hopefully Mom realized how many people she has in her life that truly love her.

These are just a few of pictures.  Here is a link to the rest of them:

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