My dad came to my sister and I earlier this year and asked for our help in surprising my mom with a renewal of vows and little get together afterwards. So we planned and schemed, invites were sent, reservations were made, and my mom knew NOTHING (well for the most part until our lunch reservation called the home number and talked to my mom).
Shaun and I went home for the weekend using the cover of a dodgeball tournament. My mom had off the entire week and was pretty crabby when we got there on Friday. She apparently took off thinking her and Dad were going somewhere....oopsie!
Saturday arrived and so did their first surprise...a brand new kitchen table!! Shortly after the delivery people arrived so did my sister and her family! My mom was SHOCKED!
Then Sunday came. She still didn't know what my dad had planned until we told her at breakfast. When Dad told her they were renewing her vows she looked at him and said "No we are not!" and then started tearing up! It was actually pretty funny.
We arrived at church and helped put on their corsages (which amazingly lasted a long time!)
Then came the renewal!
And blessing:
And after church with Deacon:
Family shot (how is that someone's face is always blocked?)
Bigger family picture:
At the after party: We got them an anniversary cake and put their actual cake topper on it!
Still in love after all these years!
And me and my Mommy (haven't had one taken with just us for a while!)
I had my cousin take some pictures during the day as well, but haven't gotten them from her. So when I do, I'll post an update with my favorite from the day!
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