This is Chris' Mom Lois. She turns 80 on Sept. 6th, but last night, we had a Birthday Party for her. She was telling me that she has only had one Birthday party ever when she was little, and she wasn't even there. I guess it was a surprise party, and when they all jumped out to say surprise, it scared Lois, and she went and hid in the grain. Her mother tried to Coax her out, but she wouldn't come. She said that she could hear everyone inside having fun at her Birthday party, and that her mom came out to tell her that they were going to open her presents. She said, that's ok mom, they can open them. She never did go to her party. So I guess after 80 years, she has definitely earned a real Birthday Party!
There are 11 children in the family. One was still born, so there are 10. Chris is the baby of the 10 children. So when we have a family party, there are a whole lot of people, even when everyone is not there :)
I'm so glad, we decorated, and sang to Lois. She really deserves it. It was really fun to see everyone, and get to chat with so many people.
Chris had the idea, and I helped him put it together. I think we mailed out 30 invitations. Of course, that's just one per house hold. And some heard by word of mouth. It was a really fun night. Elle went around eating and eating! And Bree played and played with lots of cousins. So Happy 80th Birthday Lois Jean Ricks Jorgensen!!
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Looks like your party turned out great! That is wonderful. Lois is such a nice lady. It's weird to think Chris' mom is 80 when your mom is only 61. I guess that's what you get when the youngest in a family marries the oldest, eh? I heard there were some great sides at the dinner. Send recipes...
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