PAPA'S 60th

We had a nice little surprise party for my Dad on Saturday the 18th. It was a stressful couple of weeks trying to get everything into place. But, it was worse for Mimi as she lives with him & had to lie like crazy all the time to Dad. We were lucky enough to reserve a church building to accomodate all the people & everything worked out great. Here's a pic of me & the birthday boy.....

(Yes, I know there's something on my shirt. Sorry. I'm too lazy & have no time to photoshop it right now. I had no time to take care of it while we were their either. I was too busy running the whole time!)

So, here's the story....

Mimi told my Dad that they were invited to an anniversary party for a couple they're friends with & that she was asked to help out with it. Well, 2 weeks before the party this poor wife of the fake party had a stroke. Luckily, she's recovering well! But, a couple of days before the party my Dad finally put 2 & 2 together & asked Mimi if she thought they were still going to have their party. She replied saying of course they will - it's been planned for a month. (Clue #1 my Dad didn't catch.)

My Dad had to help take youth from his ward to the temple this Saturday morning. He told Mimi that he needed to bring kids home before the anniversary party - all the way to Maricopa. Mimi got on the phone right away & told whoever was in charge that he could not be allowed to bring kids home. (Clue #2)

We also told my Dad that we were planning a party for him & my brother Jackson (Jackson's birthday is the day after my Dad's) that Saturday afternoon at 4pm. After their anniversary party. Yet, we met for dinner the night before for Jackson's birthday & even gave Jackson his birthday presents. My Dad didn't even think twice about that one luckily. (Clue #3)

Not to mention the countless hours talking on the phone to Mimi - especially the week of the party. One conversation I had with her while she was at work (she works with my Dad) & she would randomly change the subject asking me which Bed Bath & Beyond location I was looking for. Then, asking me another time which step stool I wanted. Huh? Apparently, my Dad kept coming into her office area to make copies. I don't know how she kept a straight face because everytime she did that I was laughing on the other end of the phone. (Clue #4)

Poor Mimi had some anxiety over the whole process & I can't say I blame her. She had to do a lot of lying to pull it off. Again, luckily for us, my Dad's not the most observant. It definitely worked to our benefit to pull this off. It's also something I couldn't have done without the Queen of parties - Mimi. She brought all kinds of fun stuff to make the party a real party! Check out part of her display on the stage....

Every table was decorated with Dad's sports memoribilia. It was wonderful! Mimi - you're the best! I bow down to the Queen of parties & scams! Thanks also to all the girls that helped bring food! And to Allison for making a rockin slide show for us! Especially considering we didn't get all the pictures to her until a few days before the party.

Just for kicks - here's a picture of me & my sis Robin with my Uncle Tad. He's such a nut!! I love this guy!

Another fun part of the party was the little surprise we cooked up for Jackson. Ok - Allison did all the work, I just sent some pics her away. At the end of my Dad's slideshow she added a slideshow of funny faces of Jackson. We didn't want to forget him on his birthday! It was hilarious!! No one can make crazy faces like him. I was laughing so hard I was crying. Allison - you rock!!