Gerrie’s Birthday

Shan has been working hard on a surprise party for Mom over the last month and this weekend it all came together. It all started with the arrival of Tim and Leslie-Ann on Friday night. What we have learned from surprise parties of the past is if you want the “Tear Factor” you bring in Tim. Saturday morning Shan booked a sleigh ride and chili feast at the Birds Hill Ranch.

To get Mom there Shan told her that they had a day planned together as a Christmas thing. We guess that she figured they were going to the spa because her response was “should I shave my legs for this?”. We all waited at the outside at the Ranch for them to arrive and of course Shan took it to the next level with a blindfold for the car ride there.

It was a glorious reception and of course Timmy (Tear Factor) Dickenson didn’t disappoint. Once her eyes adjusted to the light and she saw Tim and the rest of her friends and family it was on. We also didn’t know that while we were out on the sled Timmy was going to get down on one knee and propose to Leslie-Ann. Of course everyone jumped off the sled to watch her accept. We were all super excited and happy for them, all except the guy driving the sled who yelled back at us to hurry up because the horses were getting antsy. In my head I yelled “HOLD YOUR HORSES” and laughed secretly to myself.

We finished the night with a nice turkey dinner at our place. I think the whole day was huge success. Thanks to everyone for coming and helping out so much.