Surprise!

It's not everyday I get to see my Canadian family. In fact I'm lucky if I get to see them (or some of them) every 2 years! Yesterday, my phone rang, and the caller ID said Bryant Brown. He never calls me, so I answered "What did I do?!" My Aunt Cathy started laughing and said Hi. I was in shock. My phone has been acting kind of weird lately, so my first thought was that the wrong caller ID came up. So I say, "How are you on Bryant's phone?" "THINK ABOUT IT!" I screamed, woke up most of the kids in the house and was so excited!!! She invited us over for dinner and told me not to tell my mom. Cathy's reason for surprising us all was for my mom's birthday, March 10th. We missed the surprise, but enjoyed a wonderful evening, talking, eating and of course laughing!!! :)

I adore this beautiful woman!!! She has always been an inspiration and joy in my life!!

And she just happened to bring my favorite cereal with her!!! (They are very different than American Corn Pops!!!)

Happy Birthday Mom!

On March 10, 1959 the most amazing woman was born. Funny, caring, talented, kind-hearted and loving. That woman was my Mom! March 10, 2009 she turned 50! So naturally we had to have a surprise party! I have been planning this party for a while. (With the help of some amazing people!) Friends and family from all over where here to share the day!

"Surprise!"

Seeing cousin John, from Oklahoma!

Blowing out the candles on her gluten-free cake

And what party would be complete without someone being arrested or a trip to the ER! Tricia's head found a rock, so mom and I took her to the insta-care. Luckily,most of the guest had left, and the party was over. She was so brave. She had to get 8 stitches, 1 in deep, and 7 on the surface.