Jim, Maribeth, Mom, Grandma, Carol, Diana and Ralph
If you’ve met my mom, then you know that she is kind and generous and she doesn’t like drawing any attention to herself. And with a big birthday coming up she was adamant that she wanted little {or no} fanfare.
Yet a celebration was in order.
Henry placed the candles close together explaining that it would make blowing them out easier.
Keeping things small we settled on a party that would include my mom’s siblings, her mother and our immediate family. And in keeping with the theme of big milestones we also celebrated my grandmother’s 90th birthday. Pretty darn cool don’t you think?
Carol, Jessica, Grandma and Maribeth
Carol, Jessica, Libby, Megan and Diana
It was a total surprise. We even pulled of the cliché of hiding behind the couch and jumping up and yelling *surprise!* Clearly mom had no idea, and as the woman who endlessly plans family events it was a true joy to host and let her be the guest.
Surprise!
Christy and Libby
Our attempts at a group photo. Maybe next time?
It was a blessing to celebrate my mom and her mom, women who are such a blessing to so many people. It was perfect.
I’m so lucky to be her daughter. Happy birthday, Mom! Love you.
Grandma
Happy birthday Grandma!
well guess who just got teary looking at the pics?!?! everyone looks so happy:) all the love to miss marlyn…a well deserved surprise and party!
You are such a blessing, Libby! Everything was just beautiful!
You are a blessing, Libby! Everything was beautiful! xo
Thank you sooo much Libby for such a wonderful celebration. Such a joy to actually be there, surprise Marlyn!!! and to celebrate the great person and sister she is. I had the best time and it’s really fun seeing your pics of the occasion. You are beautiful, Libby, in every way–great daughter,wife, mom (and niece). Love to you and yours.