We Surprised Her

...Our pretty Mommy!! This was right when she discovered the surprise ~ right after we shouted "Happy Mother's Day." And right before we went over for a group hug. :) So what did she see when she walked outside Sunday evening?

Well, let me back track just a little bit. Friday us sisters got together to purchase all the necessary ingredients. Pretty decorations, lunch at Scholotskys, and yummy food. Yes, the lunch was necessary. Ha! The brothers contributed money and us girls filled them in on the plan. ;)

Then we got together again Saturday evening to make some pretty strawberry preserve cupcakes and print a few pictuers. Fun girl time!!  

*Notice the pineapple in the background ... that was part of the plan too. :)

On Sunday, we told mom to stay inside {no peeking out the windows} while we decorated our picnic area with lots of pretty things. Like these fun to make tissue paper pom poms...

flowers and other things...

 

Even the food was pretty!! Dad grilled chicken, veggies, and pineapple. I also made potatoe salad and cheddar cheese biscuits. It was all very, very good!

Here she comes...

As the darkness of night came in, we gathered around the picnic table and ate our tiki-light dinner. ;) It was so much fun!! A celebration of our precious Mom!!! I wouldn't be who I am today if it wasn't for her (and dad)!  After dinner, we cleaned up the outside area and went inside for cupcakes, coffee, and the finale of Amazing Race.