Well the day has come and gone and it was an amazing time! It started several months ago with Tracy getting all the organization in place. The E invitation and associated guest list was really helpful in the detailed planning. Dates / menus / airline reservations all had to be decided to make the day a success. Emily warmed up for the event with a practice birthday celebration with her sorority sisters in Michigan. She followed this up with a birthday luncheon sponsored by her best friend Debbie.
Thursday afternoon our friends from Michigan arrived and we had an outstanding dinner at the German restaurant in Fayetteville
The highlight of Thursday was picking up Peter, Emily, Alaina, and Addison at the Atlanta airport albeit two hours late at about 1 in the morning.
Friday it was off to Sam’s to buy all the food. Dad, Peter ,and Emily Ann had this assignment while Nana played with Alaina and Addison. Nana, Alaina, and Addison were off on the cart to the park
Friday evening it was back to the airport again to pick up Tracy Tim and Sarah. It was beautiful … the entire family was ensconced in our home in Peachtree City!
Friday evening Tracy led some serious game day planning for the big event.
Saturday morning came and more arrivals. Emily’s sister and brother in-law flew in from Fort Lauderdale to join the festivities.
The preparation was like a cross between a ballet and a football scrimmage. Activity and sounds were everywhere. And of course the NCAA basketball tournament had to be on for the girls to watch.
By 6 pm everything was ready and everyone was off to get dressed for the big occasion. Promptly at 7 pm the first guests arrived. About 55 people in all took in the food , beverages, ambiance and company.
At about 9 pm we serenaded Emily with a spirited edition of “Happy Birthday”
The last guest left around midnight and clean up began. At about 1 am we all drifted off to dreamland.
As they say all good things must come to an end.
On Sunday Tracy Tim and Sarah said goodbye and were off to Detroit
Nana loved that Alaina and Addison stayed around to Monday. (She was also happy that Pete and Emily were there too).
The weekend would not have been possible without all the help from Peter Emily Tim and Sarah and especially from Tracy who led the effort from the beginning
HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY EMILY
We love you!!
Sounds like a great time! Glad all of your family could be there. Here's to another 60 years. Love, Debbie
ReplyDeleteYOU LOOK GREAT EMILY!!! I bet it was nice to be with all the family. Looks like a great time. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Love Lindsey
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a fabulous time all around.....for a quite fabulous lady. I think we have to redefine sixty....Emily, you look so young and vibrant! Paul I really enjoyed your colorful account of all the events. It sound very exciting.
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