Amy's 90th Surprise Birthday Party

It took a bit of planning to pull off this surprise party for Amy. The story was we were to celebrate it with just the 5 of us. Sandi picked her up and when she arrived at my house, Sujata, Cindy, Sandi and I surprised her with Hawaiian theme decorations. We told her we did a little bit more since it was her 90th. Her actual birthday was 11 days ago. She was happy and surprised. Then I had them sit out in the backyard to have some hors d' oeuvres. I had the drapes down so she would not see what was going on inside. The story was that I made this dessert which had to sit at room temperature and I didn't want her to see it. What she didn't know was her family and a couple of close friends from the gym would be arriving in half an hour.

When they arrived and we had set up the rest of the food on the dining table, I hit the gong which made a loud sound that everyone outside knew it was chow time. When she walked in, the drama began. She was overwhelmed and could not believe it. Her eyes were not visible from crying. Her expression was priceless.

Sandi made the hors d' oeuvres, Zohreh made a pasta salad, Sujata brought Samosas. Her family brought the bulk of the food. We had fried rice, noodles, kalbi ribs, lau lau (which I never had and ended up loving it), potato salad, Caesar salad, macaroni salad, jello. They also brought assorted mini bundt cakes. Everything was delicious.

What's a party without cake so yes there was cake decorated like a garden which is where Amy spends most of her time.

It was a great afternoon spent with dear friends and family. Happy 90th birthday, Mother Superior!