My mom has worked at the same place my entire life. When Seth and I were in school, we had to come home and call her everyday to tell her that we got home. That phone number and extension are so programmed into my brain that sometimes I dial it on accident when I'm trying to call the house. Finally after 32 years of being there, she is retiring!!! My Aunt Monica and other friends planned the party for her at work. Mom, of course, didn't want anything over the top, so they did different dips at break and it was very low key. The fun part was that she didn't think that any of her family was coming, but we all showed up to surprise her! It was hard to keep a secret from her and not ruin it by Cooper saying something, so we had lots of little fibs and plans going on. I truly think she was surprised. My nephew, Tyler, ran up to her first, followed by some cousins and then she saw Cooper, which threw her off and then me. After several minutes, she also saw dad. She was a little overwhelmed I think. :)
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| the reception table |
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| The family--and yes, those are shorts, not a short skirt like my brother thought... |
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| Aunt Monica and Mom, had to take it fast before the tears started again... |
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| Dad (who dressed himself and looked pretty studly) |
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| Danica, Josie, Monica and Addie Mae |
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| Opening her gifts at home |
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| Coop was pretty excited about this part! |
Later that night, we went out to eat supper together. Oh how spoiled I am having an independent little man. These two turkeys are BUSY BOYS and keep their mommy and daddy even busier! This was towards the end and they were beating up on Cooper. I love these boys!!!
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