Mom's 60th Surprise Party

A few weekends ago we threw my Mom a surprise 60th birthday party at my house. She had no idea and was completely surprised! We had such a great time honoring such an amazing woman! I am so bless to have such a wonderful mother and so thankful that my children have such an amazing Gran. My mom is such an inspiration to me as a mother. I don't know what I would do if she wasn't there to call when my kids are sick, misbehaving, or when I just need some advice. She is always there, ready to listen and if I need her to, ready to come help at any moment. I can only hope that I will be half the mom that she is. The older I get the more and more I look to my mom for advice and cherish the friendship that we have. One thing I know for sure...I had no idea how much she loved me until I had children of my own. Don't get me wrong, I always knew my mom loved me, but I don't think you can ever understand a mother's love until you are a mother yourself. That is when I realized that everything she did was out of love and because it was what she thought was best for her children. She is such a selfless, loving and kind mother and I strive for that daily! Thank you Mom for all your love, hugs, kisses, tears, prayers and support. Thank you for raising me with the word of the Lord, showing me God's love and teaching me about faith. Without you I would not be the Christian, the Wife or the Mom that I am. I love you forever!!

Avery waiting for Gran to arrive.

Surprise!! Avery ran out to the driveway and gave the flowers to her before she could even get out of the car.

Group Picture

One of our good friends, Ray, use to live in Louisiana so he was our chef for the shrimp boil we had at the party. The food was amazing!!!

The amazing cake that Kevin, another good friend of ours, made!