A Day Full of Surprises

It was decided that since we'd all be together at the farm for Ron's birthday that it would be the perfect time to spring a few surprises on our Mother. All five of us kids and our spouses had been looking into buying a car for her. Knowing she wanted a Camry made the shopping easier.

But before handing over the keys to her brand new car, we presented her with a card signed by her kids and grandkids, thanking her for all she does for us and letting her know we'd finished buying the new shades she wanted for her downstairs. When this gesture reduced her to tears, we knew the car would send her over the top. We weren't disappointed.

We had Mother to sit in the driver's seat while her kids gathered around for a picture. We regret that Donna's husband, James, was unable to attend to complete our picture.

I wrote the following poem that I read to her to let her know what her kids had done. As Dad told her a few weeks back, they have "the sorriest kids that ever lived".

We were having a little discussion
About whom you loved the most,
When it got out of hand
And all five began to boast.

Joe said it was surely him
Since he's the oldest boy.
Then Gene claimed all your love
Because he's brought you so much joy.

Peggy insisted it was her,
Your first baby girl.
While Dennis boldly stated
He's your favorite in the world.

Donna took the floor
And said without a doubt,
The baby of the family
Is what it's all about.

At last it was agreed
We're each your shining star.
For we five and our spouses
Bought you a brand new car.

We love you, Mother, and promised Dad we'd take good care of you!

More random pictures tomorrow of the fun we had.