The big 5-0 BDay party!

A very special Echelon get together this time!!!
We all came together at Charley's place to celebrate her 50th birthday!!!

This amazing woman is probably the most inspirational person in our family! What a great person! She had one of her hips replaced just a few weeks before, but the trooper she is, the party had to continue!





Charley got us some delicious treats!!! We were pretty naughty while eating these babies! Yes, I'm admitting it on behalf of all of us! :-D






Time for prezzies!!!














I think it's safe to say, she didn't expect such gorgeous presents!!! Marianne got creative with some amazing scrapping and we all made a big card for her and made it possible for her to go to a festival this summer without feeling guilty ;) You deserve it sis!





After the presents we had one more beautiful surprise for Charley. We all sneeked out to prepare these





When we felt the lanterns were ready to be lifted into the air, we called Charley out to join us!





What a great idea, these lanterns. All kudo's to Nancy for this one ;) Charley was absolutely gobsmacked, and one look in her eyes told me, she was a happy woman!
We lifted the lanterns in the air and didn't take our eyes off of them untill they were all burned up!




We went back inside and the fun continued! Some snacks, some good talks and above all, some good bonding once more!


A bond never to be broken, I hope!



Us with all the creative gifts and big smiles on our faces! Don't you agree that this family portrait looks damn good?!!




Alright alright! We do fool around from time to time! Keeps us young and happy ;) GOOFY AS A GOOSE!!!







It sure was a great party! We had a nice breakfast the next day and kept the fun going! Ended the day with a movie and some great chinese food! Still amazes me, how one little band brought us all so close together! Going strong for almost a year now ladies! And bro ;) I'm proud of you and I'm very proud of our guys!