My Mother is the best mom in the world. I wish I could make that last sentence sound original and new but I lack the words necessary to describe how amazing she is. She graduated from BYU with her Bachelors in Nursing and has worked the bedpans for 30 plus years. She is a single mom and started completely over at 46 when she divorced my father. She had only a couple thousand dollars to her name and now has her home completely paid for. She is an inspiration not only to her children but to countless others.
This past December 26th my Mother turned 60. Six months prior to her birthday my sister mentioned doing something special for her 60th. Of course I was on board and we started the planning process. Sonora Grill in
My sister did the sweet invitations shown above. We thought a lot of people wouldn't be able to make it since it was the day after Christmas so we sent out more invites then we had room for in the restaurants banquet room. To our complete surprise EVERYONE rsvp'd! Steve Ballard, Owner/Manager graciously made the extra people work. There were a few people that didn't get to come last minute because of the weather but most everyone was able to make it. Looking back I should have realized how freaking cool my Mom is and that everyone would want to come.
On to the big surprise...we never thought we were actually going to be able to pull the surprise element off, I mean we have some pretty big mouths in the fam ;) me being the biggest one. I almost slipped so many times, but, WE DID IT! Mare-Mare was totally surprised and that was the best part for my sis, bro and I. The middle pic above captures her surprise quite well I think.
There are so many more things I want to say about my Mom but I'm extra emotional when I'm prego so I have to remember to reign myself in or else I regret how mushy I can write.
7 comments:
You are on a roll...keep them coming. Your mom is such a special person. I love that she was a second mom to me. She is so thoughtful and concerned for others. She is truly an amazing person raising such nice kids. You are my fav. I love mare mare and can't wait to see her again! What a nice suprise!
Your mom is so cool! I am glad you could do that for her.
How fun for mare mare! You guys are good kiddos! I love the invitation. Those pictures of your mom are so cute! I second kerri. Your mom is an awesome person and she raised great kids. happy Birthday Mare-Mare!!
Tell Mare Mare happy birthday! You and your siblings are so great to do that for her, and she deserves it, I love Mare Mare!! I love the three pictures of her on the invitation, she is so beautiful!
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARE MARE DEAR!!!! OK I can't believe how much you and your sis look like Mare' LOVE IT!!!! ANd that snow post below....does BLOW!!! WE miss you out in Vern-hell Jacque!
Oh, what a great idea to throw your mom a surpise party! You are the best kids ever!
Good thing that I read your blog so that I know you are expecting! Congratulations! When are you due? Were you serious about the possible move to Logan? Don't get my hopes up. I would absolutely love having my buddy back in Logan. I am still running, but my old age has completly slowed me down. I would love to have a running buddy. But from the sounds of it, you are going to have your hands full for the next little while!
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