So after many faithful years, my mom has retired from Boeing St. Louis! We are so proud of her! A few friends decided to throw her a surprise retirement party. It was such a blast! I'm so thankful for Caralee and Jayme for helping me put together a fantastic party.
It was the hardest thing in the world to keep it a secret from Mom. She is such a brilliant and perceptive woman! It was hilarious when she said to me, "No one is doing anything for my retirement." I had to tell her, "You TOLD everyone not to do anything so you cant be upset that they didn't!" She truly thought everyone forgot! Then on top of everything else, the annual Race for education was rescheduled for Monday. I REALLY needed to clean my house but had NO time with Mom around! I couldn't get rid of her ;)! So that night, Sheri came over with a bottle of wine and a broom and said "How can I help?" You know they are a true friend when they will clean your commode! The next morning Andrea showed up with Sangria and a broom and said, "How can I help." I really have the BEST friends. . .booze and cleaners! Seriously though, if it weren't for those two and their help, I'm not sure it would have happened!
So fast forward to the day of. Mom thought she was picking me up for Sisters in Faith Coffee Club. Belinda made my mom the most adorable banner for her retirement. (Shameless plug, buy your fabulous banners from my pastor's wife here: BC Paper Designs) Zach and Jax picked out balloons for the mailbox.
Dad had one job: Make sure Mom looks nice or she'll KILL me! Her first reaction upon realizing what was going on was "OH CRAP!" You see, my mom always dresses to the nines! Today she dressed down. . .for once! Dad was laughing because there was NO WAY to get out of it. I mean imagine if he said, "You gonna wear that?" Ha! He was trapped!
Caralee bought mom the FUNNIEST gift. It's towel for her to use to cover up furniture since she no longer has to dress now that she's retired!!
Caralee also had the BEST idea! She bought mom a pandora bracelet. Everyone who came to the retirement party bought her a charm that would remind her of them! Isn't that the sweetest idea? We bought her a Chicago Bears Charm from the boys, a Penguin with a Crown from Lorén and a Crown that says Queen from her princess (me) :)! Mom begged me for a change of clothes before the guests arrived :). Aunt Jeanie made her the most adorable cake!
Happy Retirement Mom. We are so proud of you!!!!!
