Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!!

KYLE TURNS *18* YEARS OLD!!!

SURPRISE!!! We had a surprise party for Kyle at our house. I think he really WAS surprised when he came in the front door!

His Auntie made him a beautiful banner for all of his friends to sign.

This is a photo of some of his friends waiting for him to come in the door. He has such a great group of friends, and I am lucky that they hang out over here a lot of the time, so I know most of them! He has a diverse group of friends, because he chose to go to two different high schools.

Just came in the door...his friends all rushed to him and it was a giant group hug!!

We hired a DJ and it worked out GREAT! We moved all of the furniture of the front room and into the neighbors garage, the kids danced the night away!

We had Mexican food catered by one of the Mommy's in my program. We had beef burritos, chicken taquitos, bean and cheese burritos, beans, rice, fruit and salad. They didn't touch the fruit or salad??

They food was set up in the garage with tables and chairs...after eating, the adults hung out in the garage. The house was SO loud!!

Kyle and Chelsea! So cute...she was my "partner in crime" and helped me to plan the party and execute it perfectly! Thanks Chelsea!!

The "birthday cake" was 6 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts stacked up on pedestal plates. It looked so cute and the kids thought I was a genius!!

Kyle and Christian...the 2 cutest boys on the baseball team!!

18 candles...blow!!!

BLOOooooooooooooooooow!

What is a party without a pinata?? Cracked me up how excited the 18-year-olds were about the pinata!

I think the party was a huge success! No one got hurt and nothing was broken. The police were not called and everyone was gone by midnight!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KYLE!!! I love you so much!!

Happy Birthday MOM...60 Years Young!!

Even though I promised that I would not have a party for my Mom, I couldn't help myself! We had a small surprise luncheon for her closest friends and family. I think she had a great time...I hope so!

Some work friends from 20+ years ago, a new work friend, and Emily...my cousin who is such a dear!

We had pasta prepared by Sabatinos...it was delicious...and salad...and garlic bread...

The birthday girl, her great neighbor, her "Forever Friend" Linda Mac, and my 2 BFF's Kelly and Kristin. Kelly and Kristin helped me SO much the day of the party...they truly are a blessing to me!! Thanks girls...love ya!

Holly made Grammy a birthday banner. I hung it in the front entrance so she would see if first thing when she walked in the front door...and then SHE CAME IN THE BACK DOOR!!!

My first attempt at a homemade German Chocolate Cake with Coconut/Pecan icing!

Happy Birthday to the Greatest Mom EVER!!! We love you SO MUCH!!