Monday, August 1, 2022

Brought to tears.............




Hubby asked me 3-4 weeks ago where I would like to go to dinner for my birthday.  I told him and he "said" he made reservations for us and 7 others.  I got ready and we left to go and pick up our friend, Gerri.  She was riding with us to the restaurant.  The road to her house in rather long and then she has a long and winding driveway off of that. Well, when we made the last curve and her house was in view I saw that there were lots of cars at her house and I saw balloons, a banner and lots of dear friends on her front porch.


My heart began to race as we neared the front porch and by this time I had figured out that "someone" had planned a surprise birthday party for me.  As you can see from the photos I was completely overcome, totally surprised and brought to tears.


I think I likely had the perfect reaction that anyone wants when they work hard to surprise someone.  I cannot believe I did not have an inkling!


It was all Hubby's idea and then he enlisted the help of these two dear, dear friends to bring it to pass.  He knew with them guiding him, it would be done right and it definitely was. It was perfection!  After talking with Gerri (on the right in top pic) she told Hubby she wanted to host the dinner in her home.  Tommy was going to have it catered and  the told her to contact Andrea (The Flower Tree) about the flowers.  That still left tables to be set and just general preparation for such an event.  But, Gerri, did it all with such style and grace in her beautiful home.


The floral arrangements were just gorgeous, all done by  my favorite floral designer here in town.


I have a long history with each and every person that was there and it just made my heart even more thankful for the gift of friendship.


Everyone in attendance had a wonderful time.  The meal was delicious and the wait staff did such an awesome job with serving, picking up and cleaning up. Not one complaint. They never missed a beat! After dinner we all gathered in the living area for a time of reminiscing and what fun to share in days gone by.


AND, this man right here is a jewel!  He loves to take pictures about as much as I do and he knew that I would want pictures of absolutely EVERYTHING and he made sure that happened.  He was snapping before I arrived, when I arrived and all during the celebration.  I was more than a little appreciative of him giving of his time to do this so that I would have pictures to look back on in the years to come.


And, this man!  Well, I think I'll keep him around a while longer.  We working on year #52 currently and in these 51+ years of marriage he has never even come close to surprising me to the point of absolutely taking my breath away and bringing me to tears.  Needless to say, it was a celebration I will remember forever.


And, as if that wasn't enough............he has given me a trip to Israel.  I have always wanted to go and he cares nothing about going.


So, this dear, dear friend and I are going together as her husband cares nothing about going either. We are beside ourselves with excitement.  We will go the first of Nov. for 10 days.

So, that's a wrap for my 70th birthday.  I'll lay it to rest and "keep on keeping on" and look forward to what lies ahead.

Lea @ CiCis Corner
Lea @ CiCis Corner

Hi there! My name is Lea. I've been wife to the best Hubby for 44 years....Mom to a son and daughter....CiCi to 4 precious Grans....lover of family and friends....enjoy laughter and a good time....shopper....picture taking maniac....maker of delicious fudge....organizational enthusiast....memory maker....Southern Belle...and most importantly.....a Child of the King! Welcome to my little corner!

18 comments:

  1. Such a memorable celebration of a wonderful sister-in-love!

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  2. Wishing you a happy 70th birthday, Lea. What a fabulous and fun surprise party. You are blessed to have a good hubby, family, and friends.

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  3. What a wonderful surprise, celebration, and gift! I'm so excited for your trip. I have also wanted to visit the Holy Land and know that will be so special.

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  4. It was a great, fun night !

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  5. “Anonymous” ( above ) is CT

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  6. I had heard there was a Big surprise for you for your birthday and was being ti wonder if there were pictures...lol

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  7. What a thoughtful, sweet gift in this party and great memories made too!

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  8. What a wonderful surprise party! Enjoy your trip.

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  9. How absolutely lovely to have a surprise party!!! Happy birthday and many more. God bless.

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  10. This is so sweet - what a wonderful surprise!

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  11. How absolutely WONDERFUL!! I am sure all involved were thrilled that you were truly surprised by that beautiful expression of love!! I can't wait to hear about your trip, now!!

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  12. That Tommy and all your special friends are definitely keepers. What a wonderful way to end your special birthday week, and the topper is yet to come.

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  13. Lea, what a fabulous surprise birthday party. Kudos to your hubby for pulling this off without you having a clue. Everything looks perfect and happy 70th birthday. I am so happy you are going to Israel. We went in 2011 and it was amazing. I can’t wait to read about your trip when you return. Many blessings, Pam

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  14. How wonderful - Happy, Happy Birthday and many blessings to you in the years ahead!

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  15. What an awesome celebration and wonderful surprise. I know that you will enjoy your trip with your friend too. YAY on 70 years sweet Lea. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  16. What a beautiful celebration! All the pictures are terrific and all your friends are so photogenic! Tommy really pulled out all the stops for this surprise, and your friends are generous, talented, and so fun! On top of all that, we, your readers, get to look forward to a report later this year about your trip to the Holy Land!!!!

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  17. Happy belated birthday! What a wonderful way to celebrate. Enjoy your upcoming trip to Israel.

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