The Birthday Extravaganza

The weekend of birthdays is finally over. And what a time it was.
The festivities started last Tuesday, when Kevin, Amy, Chloe and Keri arrived from Alabama. We got a chance to see that the little cutie pie has gotten even cuter, if that is possible. She got cuddled and smooched mercilessly by a platoon of grandparents and aunties. And speaking of grandparents, Carl and Joyce (Elaine's parents) arrived on Wednesday to help out with the cuddling and smooching.
On Thursday, Keri, Carl and I helped decorate the cultural hall for the Prom. Then, on Friday, I took the day off so we could spend some time with everyone, and get some yard projects finished up. We all went to the Prom that night, along with Kevin and Amy. Everybody danced. Some more than once. It was a great way to celebrate a birthday (mine). A good time, as they say, was had by all.
Saturday was planned as a relaxing day with no major projects, other than a barbecue in the evening. Elaine even let Kevin and I go to the airport. We had a kitchen pass until 5:00. So about three, Kev gets a text from Amy saying she needs him back at the house.
We get back to the house and I observe there are quite a few cars parked along the side curb. Funny. Must be a party somewhere. Well, guess where.
I walked in and there are about forty people standing in the family room singing and taking my picture. Now, I can count the number of surprise birthday parties I have had on one finger, but still, this had to be the best one anybody could ever have. It was a luau. Tiki torches, grass skirts, lai's, the whole nine yards. Elaine, Keri and Amy went all out. Great food and great company. My sister Carolyn came all the way out from Michigan to attend. Plus several of the couples from our empty nesters FHE group, and several of the couples from the singles group we get together with occasionally. And all our kids that are around locally. I am amazed that my wife would put together such a party for me and have it on HER BIRTHDAY! It's just one more confirmation that I married up-way up.
Check the next post for party pictures.