We headed to Tennessee to spend Christmas with the family where Jemma got to enjoy being with her cousins. We enjoy our time with all the family so much!
Not to mention the aunts, uncle and cousins spoil her rotten!
We also had 5 inches of snow to give us a White Christmas!! Oh yeah!!!!
The 28th of December was my MIL's 70th birthday. We are all taking her to Ireland in June for her birthday present, but I couldn't let her big day go by without anything happening so I coordinated with my SIL and BIL and we planned a surprise birthday party for her. I contacted people from her church, neighborhood, school group and Red Hat group. These ladies all sent me lists of names and addresses. Without their help I could not have done this! The big day came and we all took her out to eat. My husband told her that one of her best friends had called and asked us to stop by the church on our way back from eating to pick up a present. As we pulled in the parking lot, she remarked on all the cars, but we quickly reminded her that there was a meeting and that is why Sally wanted us to come there. Then she even said, "I bet it there is basketball here tonight!" Yep... that is right... basketball!
She walked in to around 50 friends who all yelled, "Surprise!". It was wonderful! She had such a lovely evening and I am so glad I got to be a part!
Of course before we left, we had to play in the snow!
We came home and had a quiet New Year's evening eating spaghetti and watching Holiday Inn before going over to the neighbors to ring in the New Year. After a champagne toast at midnight, we boogied to Just Dance 2 until 3:00!!! My daughter is a party girl!
What a gorgeous family. I enjoyed all the pictures! =) Thanks for sharing! XOXO ~Liz
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!!! I hope you are having fun in the snow!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope can meet up some time this year! Maybe we can get up with Kim-savy southern style, Mary Simply Sailing and some others and go to Charleston for the weekend.
I would most def help you learn how to coupon!
Kathryn that was so sweet of you to do for your MIL. I bet she will be talking about that surprise for some time. I loved seeing Jemma playing in the snow. I sure wish I had her little boots right about now. I can't believe yall were up until 300am, OMG! You do have a party girl on your hands. haha! I bet you slept in good the next day!
ReplyDeleteHow fun Kathryn! very action packed...Jemma is just the happiest little gal. We have to get that just dance, looks fun!
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