My Mom's 50th

I threw a surprise party for my mom. I invited all of her friends, old and new. I think we had a pretty good turn out- and thanks to everyone's help- I think it went pretty well. Hopefully she had a good time :)

This is what Noah did for the first half of the party. How did he know I needed my hands to not be full at the moment? And what a cute little sleeping pose he did- he's just all that and a bag of chips!


I just had to put this picture on here- it's so funny. That's my mom in the middle- did I mention she's 50!!! Then Lana, on the left, was my next door neighbor growing up, and my best friend Emily's Mom. And Leslee, on the right, lived across the street from us in Sandy, and I used to babysit her 4 kids. They're all really good friends still, so this is kind of funny. Anyway- I'm rambling now.

This is Kathy and Hollie- My mom's cousin and her daughter-- but frankly that seems too distantly related for how close I am with them. Kathy and I used to trade babysitting back when I lived in Taylorsville (man, I miss that!). And now I guess Hollie's old enough to babysit herself- she's FIFTEEN!!! I thought she was still like 8 or something! (obviously I forgot how old she was back when we lived in Taylorsville since that was only 3 years ago :)) Anyway- it was fun to see them too.

This lady on the right- Grace, was my Nursery teacher! Is that not so insane- and she actually remembers (and tells everyone) that I was the kid that "wouldn't close her eyes during the prayer". Which I find funny since- does any 2 year old close their eyes during the prayer??? Grace and Vicki (her daughter) live down the street from my Grandparents' house. I used to go visit her some Sundays when we would be visiting my Grandma and Grandpa. They used to give me all kinds of stuff. I remember one time they sent me home with a huge stack of kid song records! They were the coolest. I was just so happy that they came to the party and I got to sit and talk to them for a minute about all the action movies they've seen lately :). And even if she does think I'm psychotic for having 5 kids (she actually got really serious and told me she was worried about me :) how sweet is that! Does she think I can go back on the decision now?? And I wonder which kids she would tell me to get rid of??? so funny!) - I still love her- she's a sweetie!!


Here's some familiar faces! I really didn't know most of the people that came to the party. But Brent and Sarah helped out a lot- thanks a lot guys!



This is what Nate and the kids did during the party :) talk about talent (and patience!). I was really grateful that my sweet husband took the day off to help me get things ready for the party- he's such the best husband!! I love him!


By the way people- if there is anyone reading this who knows my mom and hasn't written a letter or filled out the little questionnaire for her book- PLEASE DO!!! I'm gonna get started on her book and need your help!!