Madi and I flew to Utah this past weekend (thanks Daddy!)for my mom's birthday, and by some huge miracle we were all able to keep it a total secret from the birthday girl! My "big" sister came to pick me up at the airport, and then we met the family for lunch. We got there first, so we were able to plan and carry out the perfect "surprise!" moment! Buffy was holding Madi in the doorway, ready to greet mom, and said "Look what I found!" It took about .05 seconds for mom to figure out it was Madi and start looking around for me. She cried and laughed, and then the rest of the weekend everytime she thought about it or anyone talked about it she got teary all over again! We had such a fun weekend, just hanging out together. My dad and sisters had planned a surprise party for Saturday afternoon with all her friends and loved ones, and it was my job to keep her entertained and get her to the party without blowing the secret. Then we hung out at my parents house with all the sisters, husbands, nieces and nephews - even my workaholic brother-in-law came (it was great to spend some time with you, Terry). On Sunday I was able to go to church with my parents before flying home, and my dad just happened to be speaking in sacrament meeting. I missed my kids and Brett, but it was so great to see everyone again. Here's a little slideshow with a few pictures. I realized that I didn't take very many, we were having too much fun! PS to see pictures of Kody's first school bus ride, click here.
9 comments:
Wow! What a fun weekend. You deserve it. I love to hang out with my grown up family and spend time with my sisters without my kids. It's great. I'm glad you made your mom's birthday special.
How exciting! I love the surprise video and the picture of your mom and dad together is so cute and happy!
I love it. That's priceless.
Wish someone would fly ME home!!!
Looks like you had a awesome trip with your fam! I really be calling ya real soon (I need your expert advice on my card).
How awesome that you were able to do that for your mom! I bet it was the best birthday surprise ever. Sounds like you had a great time. I was able to do that for my brother and his wife when they were getting sealed in the temple. I kept the whole thing a secret and met them in the sealing room. Surprises rock!
I almost cried when I saw you and your mom hugging on the video! How fun! What a great surprise.
AW, I get a little vaclempt just watching it again. Not that I was there... no one waited for me. FIVE MINUTES was all I needed. FIVE MINTUES!!!
ha ha! I'm not bitter don't worry - we had soooo much fun having you here! Thanks Brett and the kiddies for sharing Kimi!
I love that you got it on video. That's priceless. My family and I did that few years ago for my mom's big 50, it was great.
Wow! What a wonderful surprise!! It is so wonderful to see family!
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