Many of you know my mom's 5-0 was sneaking up on her this year. We planned a surprise party, and man, she didn't have a clue that it was coming. I invited her over under the guise of 'casual appetizers'. After she settled in at the apartment, we told her to get her shoes on-- we were going to get some family photos taken at a surprise location.
I guess I'm not a very good liar and mom told me I was acting weird but I told her, mom, simmer down! And by the way, I'm putting this blindfold on you!
We drove to our venue, an elegant barn owned by our friend Evita, where many of mom's friends and family were waiting in anticipation.
The lighting on this video isn't the greatest, but you get the idea... great reaction! We love you mom!
This is a display for my mom-- childhood photos and gift tags for friends to record memories about mom.
Our activities for the evening included a "How Well Do You Know Gin" quiz followed by Barn Bingo.
What a hunky Bingo caller! If he was a number, he's taken already... :)
Birthday cake to follow. The inscription reads: Happy Birthday Gin... Celebrating 50 years...
Rafi and Mom blowing out the candles.
All in all, a really special evening. Thanks to everyone for keeping the secret, bringing appy's and being there to make the evening memorable!
3 comments:
wow, whoever shot that video did an awesome job of capturing the moment!
You are very good to your mother.
Great party, ewe both were excellent host/hostess! Loved the sound affects and commentary for the vid clip.
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