60

HAPPY HAPPY 60th birthday to my father in law today.  We have planned a surprise birthday party since about 3 months ago or so....all the kids, that is.  We invited all of the family and many friends a few weeks ago and we ended up with about just over 50 people total who were able to come and celebrate this special day.  We were able to use Gospel Center (courtesy of Aunt Becky).  Ben asked dad R to go to lunch at Logans today at 2 pm today to get him moving.  The plan...to call at about 1:30 pm after everyone got to the church to tell him that we had to run to Gospel Center to help a co worker of Ben's move some tables and needed Dave's help.  Worked like a charm!!!!  He was SO surprised...maybe even a little embarressed for a minute by all the love in the room for him.  Chicken, BBQ baby hot dogs, chips, hash brown casserole, baked beans, pasta salad, cheeseball and crackers, shrimp dip, taco salad, cake and ice cream all on the menu.  We had so much help from everyone....BUT, wait!  The biggest surprise was on us....Pam just happened to be a bit late for set up so Ben called her to find out that she had just arrived...she comes in with all her goodies...including JENNY!  Yep!  Jenny flew in from Texas on Saturday evening, stayed with Pam (just across the street from Dad R) and was here to surprise her daddy.  VERY COOL!  Gabi was a bit heartbroken that Mackenzy and Travis were not with her, but Jenny promised they would be back very soon.  A good time by  all!  Happy birthday, dad R...we love you lots!

SURPRISE!