Tuesday, July 10, 2012

I Planned A Quiet Birthday



There are 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day this year in the United States. Last Saturday I was one of the 10,000 for that day. My plan was to just let the day sort of slide by quietly. Doc and I have a trip to Lake Tahoe planned later in the month and my family would do a picnic for our July birthdays when the kids are all done with baseball. That seemed like plenty of celebrating to me. Doc insisted that we at least needed to go out to dinner and said that he had invited our friends Martin and Debbie to go with us. I said that was fine and told him to decide with them where they wanted to go. When we got to the restaurant, instead of leading us to a table the hostess walked through the restaurant and opened the door to a private room in the back that was filled with my family and friends. I couldn't have been more surprised....shocked would be a better description. My kids kept saying "it was all, Doc, it was all Doc", like I would "blame" them for changing my quiet birthday plan. It was all nothing but fun.



This is me in the middle with my friends Ellie (left) and Patty (right). Ellie provided the beautiful red feather boa. Patty's contribution was a bra with cups that hung to my waist that I didn't get a picture of. She will get it back for her 65th next year.

                      Doc's co-conspirators Martin and Debbie.

 
Doc had planned a special area for the kids and there were enough iPads and other electronics to keep them entertained.

 
Old fashioned crayons and workbooks also helped them ignore the crazy acting adults.
                      Beck just enjoyed watching all the activity.

    There is nothing better for me than getting together will all my kids.


The party was wonderful and one of the best parts for me was seeing how pleased Doc was with himself about planning it and pulling off the surprise.

19 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday!!! Glad it was so special.

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  2. That's awesome! Go Doc! Happy Birthday!

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  3. What a great surprise!! I hope my hubby gets creative like that someday.hahaha
    Looks like you had a great time and lots of laughs. I love that bra idea, wonder how I could get one of those down here... :))

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  4. Oh darlin', I'm flyin' in here under radar ( I'm on blogcation since I can't seem to keep up with the Ponderosa in the summer and blog) to wish you a very happy birthday.

    Girl, ya look m-A-r-V-e-L-o-U-s!!!!

    Looks like you had a bang~up celebration.

    God bless and HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY my friend!!! :o)

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  5. happy belated birthday, Jeanie! What a wonderful surprise you had!! I bet Doc was just beaming from ear to ear when he realized he had pulled it off and you hadn't suspected a thing!! Looked like and sounded like a wonderful celebration of your 65th year with family and friends!!! And to think, you still have Lake Tahoe to look forward to in the weeks ahead!

    betty

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  6. What a BIRTHDAY!! I was reading this and noticed I was smiling as big as you and Doc are in all the photos. There's just something about a party of family and good friends. Obviously you're loved and adored by many. Thanks for sharing the photos with us and again, Happy Birthday!

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  7. How wonderful for you!!! Glad you got to celebrate this special birthday and retirement year with friends and family. I don't think I have ever had a surprise party and would probably have a heart attacke if one were to happen. Lol.

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  8. First off, let me say that you and your girlfriends don't look like you're in your 60s! And what an awesome thing for your hubby to do for this milestone birthday. Family, friends, good food, a room filled with laughter and love - does it get any better?

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  9. My ex-husband threw me a surprise party once--I almost had a heart attack when everyone yelled "happy birthday!"

    Glad you're enjoying you're retirement!

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  10. Oh, dear -- I am so late to the party to wish you a happy birthday! But I say let the celebration continue for as long as you can milk it! Sending beautiful wishes for a wonderful year!

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  11. Happy Birthday! A little late. Looks like you had a great time.

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  12. Looks like you had a blast on your birthday. How nice of Doc and your friends and family to surprise you like this. One more thing to appreciate about your retirement, not having to think about going back to work on Monday.

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  13. Happy Birthday friend..what a nice hubby you have to plan something so special....

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  14. Oh my! What a fabulous birthday party. I can see how well loved you are. Happy, happy birthday!

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  15. Oh happy happy happy and wonderful birthday to you even though I am late. Sandie

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  16. What a gorgeous family you have Chick!

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  17. Happy birthday! Your grandchildren are beautiful! Your friends look like your sisters and the bra is a great funny gift.

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  18. I am really late at getting this response of to you, but I hope you will know that it comes with best wishes for your 65th year! Happy Belated Birthday.

    You really did have quite a celebration that took you totally by surprise. I loved all the photos. Your family is just lovely, and your friends look like they are dear and wonderful.

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  19. Jeanie - a belated Happy 65! You look great. What could be better than being surrounded by your beautiful family? I'm glad your birthday wasn't quiet - looks like you were enjoying all the fun. Hope retirement is treating you well.

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