Mom's 75th Birthday

My beautiful mother Betty Hamer turned 75 years old this past Tuesday and we certainly thought she and the wonderful seventy-five years God has blessed this world with her presence were truly reason to celebrate!

And celebrate we did--family and friends gathered at the charming Keltie's restaurant in historic Westfield and surprised Mom when she arrived for what she thought was to be a quiet dinner with my dad and their dear friends Jack & Beverly Nygaard (all of whom were in cahoots with us partiers--Academy Awards all around!).  To top it off, two of my brothers who live out of state added surprise to the surprise for both Mom & Dad as they clandestinely made the journey (Jack & his amazing wife Sheryl from Missouri and Don from NJ) to echo good wishes on Mom's 75th.  It will be an evening long-remembered! {more pics on my snapshot gallery--click here}

"Surprise!"

Mom still trying to digest the fact that Don has journeyed from afar.

Good food, good family, good friends makes for a wonderful evening!

The youngest of her grandchildren, my little guy Tim, also on hand to celebrate.

Jack & Betty Hamer--my mom & dad--aren't they adorable?!

The food, prepared by Keltie herself and served by a most-excellent duet of servers was spot-on!

Not quite everyone, but all those who remained until the end!

Mom looking a little teary-eyed with her eldest son Jack--the parting the next morning was so bittersweet.

I just love this shot of my mom as she seems to be looking forward to even more years yet to come!
For all the photos of the celebration and family breakfast the following morning, go to www.canonfire.shutterfly.com