Shh...it's a secret!

My mom turned 60 on St. Patrick's day! A surprise party was on the calendar since December! It was so hard to keep a secret from my mom! Luckily, she is very oblivious and did not expect anything, so when my children spilled the beans a few times, she didn't pick up on it. :)

"Grandma we got you a chocolate cake at Costco for your birthday!" Luckily I told my kids that we were taking Grandma out for a "grown up dinner" the word "party" was never mentioned. Most of my mom's family was there to celebrate with us. We missed my Auntie Sandy who was stuck in Denver, and my brother who couldn't get a flight out of Milwaukee.

I don't have any great pics. because I brought mom into the room, so I have to get some pics. from my family with her reaction. Also, once we were seated I don't think I ever got up to take any pics. The pics. I do have are from where I was sitting. I didn't realize how stressful it is to plan a surprise party and keep QUIET! To top it all off, my parents and sister stayed with us the weekend of the party, so I had to make up extravagant lies to get out of the house by myself to get the last minute party stuff. It was so fun and hilarious to see my mom's reaction! We love you Mama!

Thank you to everyone for all of your help!