MOM TURNED 90 TODAY

 This morning, we needed to be at the Gathering Place by 9:15 am. So, we stopped and took care of the water system, then got tea at Dutch Brothers. By that time, we were on time at 9:15 to find my younger brother Patrick and his family working on setting everything up. We all got everything done in time to call mom and have her pick up a package at the Gathering Place. 

She WAS surprised. We had done it! It took 2 weeks of keeping her at arm's length so she would suspect anything. She was giving me a hard time for staying away from her the past couple weeks. The funny part was, I wasn't staying away from her. I spent an afternoon with her; we took her out to eat with Katt here. But she is always thinking I don't come around enough. 

It was good to see family. My cousins showed up and it was a very good time. 

Even Phil showed up. We took a group shot of the 4 of us. Phil needed a picture of mom and the rest of us. The quilt behind is the one grandmother started, and mom finished. So, it was just right to have that in the background. 

Then it was my older brother Chris in the back with brother Patrick. Mom and I in front. 

Then it was the whole TAYLOR group. My cousins and 2x cousins. It was a lot of fun. My nieces and nephews are in this one as well. Plus, the 4 kids of Kylee and Derek Hunter's (niece). 

A couple people couldn't make it. Afterwards, Patrick and I dropped off mom's gifts and headed home. The rest stayed a bit longer. Patrick called to ask if we wanted to go to Vancouver to see his new place. They would be going down tomorrow for a BBQ. I am beat, and I need this rest before this week's starts again. It's been so busy lately, I don't know if I'm coming or going. Time will tell. lol 

So, today was a success and we all had a good time. Now I'm going to try and enjoy being lazy tomorrow. I need to get a few things together to show on Monday in Puyallup at the Woolie's group. It should be fun. I'm looking forward to it. 

As much as I wanted to be, it was not a day to be Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!