Mother's 80th Birthday Party
July 1, 2006 - Monroe, LA
Grace Missionary Baptist Church (Mother's Church) Mary decorating for the party
It was a great time to be together as family and to surprise our mother (which is not easy to do). She almost caught us decorating the church!!
Vicki working on the cake Mary & Al putting up balloons
The finished produce - a great cake!! Debbie putting the finishing touches on the "Memories" book
The Memories book, with pages from family and friends all over the country
SURPRISE!!!
About 35 people help celebrate this grand occasion - and everyone manages to keep the secret
The food line Mother & Uncle Bill Davidson
Lots of friends from the church community -- and relatives from Arkansas
Emily singing "You are the wind beneath by wings" -- not a dry eye in the house
Cut that great cake "The boys"
Some gifts The kids - Donald, Eldwin, Betty, Mary
Mother and the kids
Four generations