How about a 50's party? Complete with American music like Elvis and Roy Orbison.....and The men wear jeans and white T-shirts and the girls either full skirts or straight skirts.... And you serve hamburgers or hot doge and milk drinks. Have fun! Linda C Here is a link that might be useful: the fifties

I've been thinking more of this, and I think I can get her DH to go along. Since we've not really ever done anything for mom on her birthday, she would easily buy it that he's taking her to the casino to celebrate. They go frequently, and he can say they're going to meet his brother & his wife. She'd totally buy this scenario. Then I can do an open house at the club house. I figured I can supply the main dish (something simple) and non-alcoholic beverages. Everyone else (family) can pitch in with food stuffs, too, and I know that the people in her park will be happy to pitch in with pot luck. If my mom doesn't know that family is going to be there (including me) she'll absolutely love it. Our family has a tendency to do surprises of unexpected family at events and it's well received. My primary concern now is trying to find lodging for everyone...since virtually all family will be from out of town. I think this could be a blast for mom, and she wouldn't mind people knowing her real age. It would tickle her because her peers are ancient (looks & energy wise) compared to her. She loves to be the center of attention, so I think she'd really like this.

Thanks for the idea about the wii...I know all my kids have them so I might get them to bring one. We're going with a taco-fest. Figured we have fresh veggies so we can use them in the meal. Making up a bit vat of taco meat, vegetarian refried beans, spanish rice and all the fixings. My sister will bring fruit for margaritas & we'll set up a couple of blenders on the deck bar. I've delegated out food & work to everyone and so far I'm getting good responses. Everyone seems excited. We've got it all planned out how to surprise her...I think she's suspecting something is up, but I have a trick for her. I'm also going to have everyone write out their favorite memory of her, some people haven't known her all that long, and of course, my siblings and I have our memories. It'll be fun to see what peoples favorite stories about her are. Also plan to have someone video and be sure to have lots of cameras out. Heck, there may even be some dancing! My son told me that there is a local store that had plastic margarita glasses on sale, so I'm heading there this evening to get stuff. I've got tons of streamers and decor, so we're going to have fun with this. Thanks for the suggestion of the tacos...that is perfect! Cold cerveza and margaritas...and it's supposed to be 95 that day...nice evening breeze at my house, sounds like a great party is on the way.

Just think Hayden is one and in 4 months we will be welcoming another CF baby. This last year has gone by in such a blur. Rhiannon turned 5 on June 21st, Peyton turned 3 july 14th and Hayden's birthday was The 20th. I will have Dh take a pic of my baby belly tonight. It isn't pretty and I look like I could pop even though I have a long way to go. Stacie girlsingarden PS Happy 80th birthday to your mom Ann