Sweetheart Turns 50

Sweetheart turned 50 last week and on Saturday I surprised him with a party. It was very small...just family, but boy, I got him good! That is not an easy feat! Our son had called him over to his house to work on the motorcycle (THAT is another post....my son's motorcycle!). Once he left, the kids and I got the decorations going and all the guests arrived.As he drove down the road, we were all standing on the corner with posters and banners waving and screaming....my mom even did a cheer!!! He was so shocked! It was awesome. His mom and I had been planning this for a few weeks. (A blow up walker for the aged!)

We cooked steaks on the grill. My mother in love (who somehow avoided the camera) made the best potato salad, I made macaroni salad and my sister made a hot potato dish to die for! We had baked beans, fruit, a watermelon, and German chocolate cake. Also, ice cream floats with root beer, orange soda or grape soda. All great food! My mom cooked on the grill so that was a blessing!We had all kinds of kids running around. What is a party without kids??I saw Zach and Casey out by the curb doing something that looked interesting. When I got out there I found out they were "burning an ant with a magnifier".Geez! That kid!!!

Sweetheart opened his gifts and read his funny cards.Yes....that is a mohawk on TJ's head. Don't ask. The reality is, he is still cute!

I did not do 50 candles....We would have had the fire dept. here!Notice who is in Zach's arms....he reminds me of that cartoon character on Tiny Toons...Elmira. She gets a hold of Bugs and holds him tight saying, "I'm gonna hug em and squeeze em and kiss em and pet em and love em......" Yep, that is Zach with Sassy.

It was a great day for Sweetheart.

My mom and Emmie stood out front waving goodbye to everyone.

By the end, we were all stuffed to the gills and tired. Everyone slept great last night!!

Even Sass was wiped out!!!!

Have a wonderful Memorial Day!!!