Well to quote Sister Honor "Surprises can be good." I didn't know that I had such a sneaky and clever family. You all really managed to pull off a great event. I have to say first of all that you shouldn't have. We just had a big family gathering and to ask people to do it all over again so soon was a lot to ask, especially for the out of towners and the hoster. You all put so much hard work into it, with the planning, shopping and endless cooking---unbelievable. It was amazing. Beth the hummus was very very good. You are forever in charge of bringing hummus. Ellen the baklava, well what can I say, you could open a baklava bakery when you retire, special orders only. Carol, the sugar cookies were tremendous. You really out did yourself and it sounds like Tom and Matthew will be happy to never see another sugar cookie again. Thank you too for the cherry pie, I think the sisters missed their calling, a tea room or something food related surely is in the stars. The chicken was excellent. It has been at least 20 years since I had Mom's chicken. Thank you Sharon and Honor for all that work. You did Mom proud. Once again I have to say that my favorite gift in the world was the original poems and stories my family created. You guys are all so talented. Sharon you have been hiding your writing talents under a bushel. Beth don't forget to e-mail me your poem and I will print it and put it in the folder. That really was such a wonderful thoughtful gift and very unexpected. Ellen, thank you for the grapefruit scented candle. It is very fragrant and I look forward to enjoying it soon. The roses are beautiful and very fragrant. I have never rcvd a dozen red roses in my life. I think John gave me three yellow roses once when we were dating and once when I was sick he gave me a grocery store bouquet, but that is the extent of my receiving flowers in my 50 years.
So 50 years has started with my very first surprise birthday party and my first dozen of red roses. You all better start planning my 60th now. It might take 10 years to top this one. Thank you all again for all that hard work and thanks to everyone who traveled to Sharon's to particpate. Surprises can be good. Love to all.
PS: Katie it won't be much longer and you will be able to join us for family events more frequently. It will be great to have all the kids close again.
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It sounds like your party was AMAZING, Margaret. Way to go to everyone that worked hard to plan it! I wish I could have been there, but I'm grateful for this fabulous recap of all the FOOD!!! My mouth is watering right now. I'm glad you had such a fun day, Margaret. You deserve it! Way to go, Fiddler Kin. You are awesome party planners!!!
I wish you, Trent, Andy and Matthew could have joined us on the 4th, Katie. What a surprise that would have been!!!We would have cried tears of joy for sure. We Fiddlers had an amazing time. It was like Mom somehow came for a visit and directed all our steps. A four star restaurant could not have produced the meal that your aunties made. We are a talented family. And it was a delight to honor Fiddler on her 50th. I am glad Fiddler enjoyed the dozen roses. Flowers can say so much: You are loved, you are appreciated, you are special.
The poetry written for the special occasion was awesome. Thanks to all the Fiddler kin who sent poems to be included in Fiddler's birthday book. I made copies for the entire family, so out of towners can read the poetry collection too.
I hope your 50th year is one of many joyful surprises Fiddler. It was good to be with everyone on the fourth. Happiness is contagious. May this be a year of celebration for all my Fiddler kin.
I can't wait to see the poetry collection ... that was really thoughtful of you to create additional copies for the family, Honor. See you all soon! :-)
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