April 9, 2016. Connie turns EIGHTY!

Crista and I have been talking about this for years.   We wanted to throw her a big party like Joyce had, when we all went to Sacramento.   Connie is not Joyce.   Not only does she NOT want a big party, she doesn't want anyone to know she is turning 80...  Well,  we can give her one, but not both!

Maddie found a nice restaurant in Port Orchard.  Harbor Brix,  or Brix25.    The place featured a private dining room and boasted of amenities it didn't have.


I proposed we make a movie for Connie and get all the family who can't come to the party, to say happy birthday via video greeting.   Crista helped and we got many of Connie's family and old friends to wish her a happy birthday.

The dinner was fabulous.  It was our local family,   minus Jess who was sick.   Mikey, Danika and Colton came from Everett, the farthest guests.

Dinner was just great,   the food well prepared.   Mom was thrilled.    She had no idea about the video,  we sat her in front and played it for her.  

The video is too big for  Blogger.  I'll try to find a different place to host it