Today I took a chance and surprised Tom
with a family Retirement Party at the Old Spaghetti Factory.
Roxanne & Eric helped get him there.
Vanessa was working on her college applications.
Grant was drawing a restaurant booth.
That kid needs to go to art school.
Jeanette & Roger were there (she with her broken arm).
Terry & Debbie (Eric's parents) were there.
Ryan & Tammie (Eric's sister) were there too.
He received several very nice cards and gifts
to celebrate his retirement.
It was a special day and he really appreciated it.
The children and I got him this plaque of appreciation.
I say I was taking a chance because many, many years ago I had to promise I would never throw him another surprise party after I hired a violinist to play for us at a restaurant.
Well, I suppose that was a little over the top.
But I thought it was TERRIBLY ROMANTIC...hint, hint, Tom.
He just thought it was TERRIBLE.
But he has thanked me several times for today.
