...as I was in Colorado the weekend before last for yet another surprise birthday party.
This one was my Grampa's 80th, boy was he surprised! (And, since I'm the only one on that side of the family who lives out-of-state, it was especially good that I was there. The first thing my Grampa said was, "You're here?!?")
But I'm getting ahead of myself. That was Sunday - more to come...
I flew in early Saturday morning, and my Dad and cousin Michelle picked me up at the airport. We went to my sister's house and hung out -- which included making caramel-apples.
This one was my Grampa's 80th, boy was he surprised! (And, since I'm the only one on that side of the family who lives out-of-state, it was especially good that I was there. The first thing my Grampa said was, "You're here?!?")
But I'm getting ahead of myself. That was Sunday - more to come...
I flew in early Saturday morning, and my Dad and cousin Michelle picked me up at the airport. We went to my sister's house and hung out -- which included making caramel-apples.
Forget the apple... I'm eating the caramel!
Ok... now, back to Sunday and the party.
We surprised my Grampa first at church by having a cake reception during the break time between services.
Mom and me cutting the HUGE cakes.
Then we (meaning my parents, my mom's 3 siblings and their spouses, my sister, and all the cousins) whisked my grandparents to a fancy restaurant for Sunday brunch.
All the grandkids with Gramma and Grampa.
(PS. I'm 10 years older than the next oldest cousin. She's sitting at the far left. On her lap is my "twin" -- well... 21 years and a day younger. But close enough!)At the restaurant, all 20-25 of us sat at one LONG table. I called it the Viking table. I like Viking tables.
The giant card... and it plays the Star Wars theme music when you open it.
I think Grampa felt honored -- and I'm so glad I got to be a part of the celebration!
5 comments:
wow. i miss caramel apples. i can't really remember the last time i had one.
that's so cool. your grandpa looks pretty spry for 80.
i was going to ask if you made the cakes... but then i realized you would have to be superwoman to make them in one day (which you probably can do).
your profile pic always makes me think you are some sort of explorer with a safari hat on.
i think it looks cool.
I have to agree with Ryan... Caramel apples are DA BOMB!
Jamie! That sounds like an AMAZING weekend with your family! So fun!
P.S. I think there's a very good chance you could be SUPERWOMAN as someone mentioned a few posts above (with or without making the cakes)! And now that I think about it... we should make a cake someday just for the sake of making a cake. :) Have a wonderful day! See you soon!
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