It’s a Surprise Party!
How can I be so blessed to have the best family and friends
in the world? They took time out of their busy schedule
to celebrate this special time in my new life.
Yes they pulled it off (barely) and surprised
me at a local restaurant with a party.
My beautiful daughter put this party together in just about
a weeks time. Keep in mind she is a nurse, has two kids and
is studying to be a Nurse Practitioner…..she’s amazing!
Not only did she have those gorgeous roses, balloons
and a fabulous cake but also a delicious fruit tray.
Then the other two culprits were the love of my life, my
husband, and the best mother in law a woman could ever ask for!
I will never forget how having my family and friends all together
with me meant! I love you all and what a great start to a new life!
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Enjoy your retirement!! Many blessings!
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Thank you Laura!
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Happy retirement. Hubby and I so enjoy retirement. Find the things you love to do and do them. What a wonderful surprise.
Have a fabulous day and happy retirement. ♥
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Thank you Sandee! My husband has five years to retire but is only working 27 hours a week so this gives us time to do fun things now!
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How wonderful! 😊
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It really was thank you!
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Happy to hear of this wonderful party. So thoughtful of your daughter.
Best of luck and congrats on this new period of your life.
It hope this is the beginning of happy times and love.
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Thank you for your kind words! She is the best!
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Oooh! How sweet!
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Thank you Lydia!
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That’s so sweet! Congratulations on your retirement!!
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It was sweet and I can’t believe they pulled it off! Thank you
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Oh that is so awesome! Glad you got to celebrate this new phase:)
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Me too! lol Thank you AJ!
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How wonderful but much deserved!
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You are so kind Sheree! Thank you!
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Precious!
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It really was Kevin thank you!
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Aww, how wonderful! Congratulations again on your retirement, Diane🎉🎉🎉
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Thank you it was a nice party!
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Looks like you are going to be blessed in Retirement too! Congrats to you again!
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I do feel very blessed, thank you very much!
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Congrats on the retirement!
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Thank you Sean!
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Happy Birthday!
Beautiful cake and huge fruit tray!
Yay fot the successful surprise!
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Thanks so much!
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Aaw happy birthday!! You have a wonderful family that truly loves you 🙂
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Thank you I really do!
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Happy retirement! Looks like a great party 🙂
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It was wonderful Jacquie! Thanks!
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Congratulations, Diane!! Sounds like you have a wonderful family who surrounds you with love!! Enjoy your retirement!!
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Thanks Anita they are the best!
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Diane, you have a beautiful daughter, a loving husband and a kind mother-in-law, just congratulations. I’m happy with you. Let happiness continue. All the best!
Happy birthday to you
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Yes they are absolutely the best! Thank you!
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Awww! So beautiful! The party was quite a surprise! I really enjoyed it all the way from Trinidad 😉 blessings!
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Yes it turned out wonderful. I had my suspicions though. I drilled my husband for a week but he kept quiet. lol
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Very good, lol haha! Oh boy!
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Wow Diane! You are so beautiful !!! You are a fantastic family! Congrats!!! 😍
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You are so kind! Thank you so very much!
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Congratulations on your retirement! Happy travels and happy cooking!!
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Thank you Mike & Kellye! I hope to do plenty of both!
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Wow 😍
Congrats!
Ciao
Sid
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Thank you it was a great night!
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Congratulations! Looks like it was a wonderful party! Blessings to you as you start on this new phase of your life! ❤
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Thank you Valerie it sure will be different!
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How wonderful! What a great way to start your new chapter.
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I agree Amanda it was a wonderful night. Thank you!
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What a wonderful celebration! Congratulations!
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It really was thank you so much!
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Awesome!!! Congrats Diane!! Very well deserved!
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Thank you John!
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You’re very welcome!
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Joyous and well-deserved! Kudos to all involved.
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It took all of them working together to pull this one off Matt. My poor husband! I put him through the ringer with questions because he had to get me there…lol Thank you Matt!
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Congratulations! Looks marvelous!
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Thank you it was a wonderful party being with all so many loved ones at once.
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That is awesome Diane. You obviously mean a lot to these special people. Congratulations again on your retirement.
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Thank you Carla they mean even more to me! It was a wonderful party!
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How wonderful! Beautiful picture with your daughter! 💕 Glad they pulled off a surprise party! 💕
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I had my suspicions but they did…lol Thank you Bernice!
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💕💕💕
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That’s wonderful! 🌸💗
Happy Retirement, Diane!
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Thank you Patty I’m pretty excited!
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You deserve all of it Diane, and congrats on a new chapter in your life!
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Thank you for your kind words Kristen!
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Surprise parties are always fun. Having a great supportive family is a blessing!
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You are 100% right Deeksha!
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What a wonderful start to your retirement!
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It sure was Joni. I have some of the best family and friends!
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Sweet 💕
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It really was thank you!
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Happy retirement!
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Thank you so much!
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How wonderful! And congratulations on starting your new chapter in life!
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Thank you it still hasn’t sunk in!
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That’s fantastic, Diane! Congratulations, again, on your retirement!
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Thanks Mickey!
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Wonderful pics! ❤
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Thanks!
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How thoughtful of everyone. Hope you enjoy retirement.
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Thank you!
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How nice. Enjoy your retirement sweet lady. Hugs
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Thank you Mags! 💕
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Beautiful, dear Diane! Have wonderful start into this new chapter 💝
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Thank you so much! It is strange getting use to it but I am managing…lol
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Keep it up, Diane, and I suppose you could sill volunteer sometimes if you like. Is that right? Have a happy day!
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Not at this time. I volunteer to keep two grandkids 12 days a month. I also have a 90 year old mother in law and my 80 year old parents are moving here soon. I maintain 2 & 1/2 acres of land and blog…lol I actually met my husband volunteering for a local club.
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Wow, sounds like a very busy agenda. So you are certainly not bored at any time 🙉. Have some good fun doing all of this and don‘t forget to also take a break and just be very lazy, too.
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It is well deserving Diane and how nice they gathered together to make your day so special. You didn’t know when you had the special party for your mother-in-law’s birthday (90 I believe?) that you would be having a festive day yourself very soon! (Sorry for my tardiness – my work schedule has been brutal lately.)
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Thank you Linda! My mother in law looked at me and said “pay backs” hahahaha. I hope your work slows down it sounds like you are so busy! Hopefully you are getting paid more for the extra hours to help pay for that water heater!
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That’s funny Diane – well I had hoped it would slow down later this week but I had computer problems (at work this time) … I was going to stay late tonight, but problems. I was compensated for the extra hours, but I’d truthfully rather have my own time – I am hopelessly behind here at WordPress and have not even had time to do another post … hopefully next week will be better. I need to retire too – I am looking forward to it!
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Aww that is so sweet! 💕
They did a great job!💙💙
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My daughter did about 95% of it and she did it in 1-1/2 weeks! Everyone showed up she invited except one. It was the nicest thing they could have done!
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That’s amazing! I love to plan surprise parties! I planned one for my sister the last year and she freaked out! I had gone old school, and pretended that I didn’t remember her birthday, but surprised her in the evening!
Planning it in 1-1/2 weeks is a great feat! I really admire her!!
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Hahaha I bet she was so mad that she thought you forgot! That is awesome Jess!
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I’m so happy for you for your next journey! Retirement is a long shot away for me but it is what we work hard for! I can’t wait to see all of the recipes you can come up with now lol!
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Thank you so much Tony! I’m looking forward to trying new things!
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Looks like a wonderful party, and you deserve it. 🙂
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Awww thank you so much!
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Congratulations! Looks like a wonderful time and you didn’t have to cook Diane!😄🎉🎂🎁
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YES!!!!! It was a great day all around! Thank you!
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Wow, you & your family are all so beautiful! How sweet of them to throw this surprise party for you, LOVE that fruit tray. ♡ Again, happy retirement to you, Diane!
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Thank you so much!
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Congratulations dear Diane!! You and your daughter are so alike! What a delightful surprise and this is what life is all about – having good friends and lovely family all about you!! I wish you all the best in your retirement and may it be a,l that you deserve!
Donna 🧚🏻♀️❤️🙏
https://donnadoesdresses.com
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Oh Donna you are always so sweet!!! Thank you for the kind words it means a lot! 💕
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It’s my pleasure, Diane – I enjoy your posts!! Have a lovely week!! 🧚🏻♀️❤️🙏
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Superb!°°🐬💦💧
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Thanks it was so much fun!
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