Some fun family pictures

The Program

Our MC was Derek, who I might add, did a fabulous job.  He announced and told a few jokes and introduced the grandchildren.  River sang happy birthday in Mandarin, Abby played the violin, Mallory played the flute, Taylor, Peyton, Lexi and Jordyn Lyn did the Hula and Greg and Tucker told of Neal’s quirks or mannerisms.

My CRAZY family!  I LOVE you all and THANK YOU deeply for all you did to help me pull this birthday party off.  Pretty much went without a hitch! 

Happy birthday Neal.  We love you and acknowledge all you do for our family.  Let’s hope for many years ahead of fun times and gatherings!

The Party!

It is hard to describe in writing and best to just blog pictures of the party.  Neal arrived at the church about 5:15 and the party began.  We had about 80 people total and it was a fun evening.  The food was catered by Nokia Hawaiian Grill.  We had pulled pork, rice and a variety of island fruits, along with rolls, salad and cake.  Good food and good time was had by all.

Ron and Judy Stanfield with Pam and Dick Hanrahan - - Sherol and Wendy Elder with Julie Stringham

Dale Livingston and Jeff                                              Tricia and Steve Stoker

Midge Fry, Judy Stanfield and Yvonne Theule                Ron S., Dick Hanrahan and Jim Fry

Sherry and Merrill Peterson                                         Richard and Nadine

Wayne and Katherine Egan                                        Jahan and Virginia Jahanbani

Beverly and Jonathan Nevill                                              Lyn and Nelden

Neal’s 70th Birthday Celebration

The day began with Neal and Tucker heading off to the Utah football game.  After they left it was time for us to begin preparations for the evening surprise festivities.

Emmi came in the night before for a sleepover and to play games.  Of course, where you find Emmi, you find Peyton.  I also noticed Lexi and Jordyn Lyn playing the piano together. 

Lynda Ann was in charge of the table decorations and settings.  Jamie had been assigned the task of inviting everyone by email or mail.  Maren was put in charge of the program and I asked Lyndsy if she would put together a picture slide presentation of Neal’s life.

Lynda Ann came up with the idea of having an area for picture taking.  She wanted the area to look like or give the feeling of Hawaii.  The palm trees were made from brown paper sacks covering tubes with umbrellas covered in green tissue paper for the leaves. 

Greg was given the task of taking pictures during the evening. 

Jamie and Maren figuring things out and the grandchildren playing a game and practicing their Hula dance for the program.

Now we just had to wait until Neal arrived.  He thought he was coming over to the church to help me take down tables and chairs from a Relief Society event.  Little did he know!