Surprise Party!

This was a really fun weekend. Friday morning when I got up, Joe was installing the new "Over the Range" microwave. It looks so nice. Then Saturday afternoon there was a Surprise Birthday party for me. I'd had a couple of hunches and a few hints and it's probably a good thing I was paying attention or I'd have shown up looking like I'd just gotten out of bed!

We had a good mix of family and friends. I think I was most surprised to see Bill and Corky, it had been too long since I had seen them. Some great gifts too and the gag gifts from Tim and Deb in the great bag were fun. Although, Mike was a little embarrased by some of the gag gifts associated with your parent's personal life. Bonnie came in, but unfortunately couldn't stay.

We had a buffet and the food was pretty tasty and cake too. I made sure to recognize Betty Aichler and Betty Beutler's birthdays as well, 75 and 82 respectively. There was a cake for Betty A. too. I wish we had more time to spend with everyone and I hope they understand.

Mike, Dawn, Joey and Ella stayed the night and Bill, Corky, Tim and Deb came back to the house and we extended our visit. So nice. Marc ended up not going to Karen's, so he was here and got to visit with everyone too.

Mike and family left by noon. Back to routine now that the Holidays are over.

That goes for us too. Joe goes back to work tomorrow and I'm back on program and working out. Happy New Year!!!