Happy 50th Birthday Mom!

On March 2 Mom turned 50! Dad arranged a surprise get together for her the day before her birthday at Lou Malnati's. We were worried that we wouldn't be able to pull it off since she had been in the hospital. However, she played right into our arms by suggesting we go out to dinner on Sunday night since Adam has class on Mondays. We happily agreed and said we would meet them there. Many of mom's friends and family were there to surprise her when she walked around the corner! She was truly surprised. Good job Dad!

Surprise!

Dad checking to see if she was REALLY surprised!

Adam and Christian
I couldn't hold him either because of my illness =(

She is a beautiful 50 year old!
(I always thought 50 was old until my mom turned it!)

I gave her a die cutting machine that she is SUPER excited about.
She is a die cutting maniac now!