My Birthday The BIG 80

Well guess people did not tell me what was going to happen on Friday March 1 2019.

I was going on with doing my thing most of the day and when I got back home that evening Pam and her husband Joe were at our house. I did not think too much about this and thought they just stopped by to bring me a card and maybe a small gift. Pat had said earlier that we would go out to eat this evening. Pat said she would take me to Texas Road House for ribs, so was not putting anything together yet about a surprise. Both Pat and Pam kept insisting that I get my shower and clean up so we could go. Looking back now, that is when things started to change.

 I got my shower and cleaned up as requested. Then I was back in the kitchen when someone entered our back door, as always I just said come on in thinking it may be our son Don that lives close. WOW was I wrong, it was our son Mike and his wife Jana from Granbury, Texas. I was shocked as he had called me early to wish me a Happy Birthday and said they were just doing some chores.

Well they agreed to go to El Gallo as they were hungry also. That was a welcome.

We all headed to El Gallo and was I surprised again, when we got there as always the parking lot was full and they were busy. As I entered I was directed into a area and there was our son and other daughter-in-law Patti and the table had the typical balloons, cake and and adjoining booth with several gift bags, I THOUGHT OMG they pulled one on me for sure. Well  that was not the end, next thing I knew was our granddaughter Casey and her husband Ryan and our great grand daughter Caroline arrived. WOW 10 persons showed up to surprise me. They all did a great job as I never had a clue. 👴 

Next was no surprise however, Tomas was assigned as our waiter for the evening. He is our favorite every time we go there.

What a Great B'Day this turned out to be. Most all of the family that could be here, was here. there were some grandchildren that could not be here due to their location. One being in Washington DC, another in Oregon, one in Abilene, Texas, one in Brock, Texas and the other in Washington State.

What a GREAT SURPRISE.

Don't know how Pat was able to keep a secret because she usually spills the beans but not this time.

I was so shocked the next day I took a nap , which I never do. the excitement of all surprising me was a lot but greatly appreciated.

Thanks for all the e mails, cards, calls and text messages for happy birthday wishes

My Big 80th Birthday.

Our favorite waiter, Tomas.

My beverage for this evening.

 
Think she got something sour .

Another surprise.

still have to landscape, weather permitting