Well, I've been waiting for almost a month (and harassing Michele the whole time) for pictures so I could put up a post about my surprise Birthday Party.
See, Michele organized everyone to meet at Olive Garden, then nonchalantly called and asked if she could take me to dinner. It was a completely unexpected happy surprise! I got to visit with everyone, I got fantastic gifts, and, well Olive Garden is one of my favorite places to eat. I was even more overwhelmed because it happened mid-week, and how often can everyone get together mid-week? Anyway, because it was such a surprise I didn't even think about taking pictures. Nick C. was the photog that night, and Michele said she'd send me the pictures for my blog. I have to give her some slack because through all of this she's been finishing moving into the house - finishing up the school year for the kids (now all the way across town since the move) - and taking care of the million and one things a mom does.
So just imagine...
The entire back room at Olive Garden was ours. We were just shy of 20 people (that's a lot of Robbins to have in one place). There was good food, good company, and laughing - oh my goodness, so much laughing! Since then we've gotten together for mini reunions, graduations, and next week is Marissa's birthday... We've really kicked off the summer right!
Don't you just love family?
See, Michele organized everyone to meet at Olive Garden, then nonchalantly called and asked if she could take me to dinner. It was a completely unexpected happy surprise! I got to visit with everyone, I got fantastic gifts, and, well Olive Garden is one of my favorite places to eat. I was even more overwhelmed because it happened mid-week, and how often can everyone get together mid-week? Anyway, because it was such a surprise I didn't even think about taking pictures. Nick C. was the photog that night, and Michele said she'd send me the pictures for my blog. I have to give her some slack because through all of this she's been finishing moving into the house - finishing up the school year for the kids (now all the way across town since the move) - and taking care of the million and one things a mom does.
So just imagine...
The entire back room at Olive Garden was ours. We were just shy of 20 people (that's a lot of Robbins to have in one place). There was good food, good company, and laughing - oh my goodness, so much laughing! Since then we've gotten together for mini reunions, graduations, and next week is Marissa's birthday... We've really kicked off the summer right!
Don't you just love family?
