Grandma Hatton's 80th Birthday

Grandma Hatton turns 80 tomorrow.. May 11 th, so we had to have a celebration of this momentous event. Plans started months ago... but when we arrived at Mary Kay's on Friday Evening we knew Saturday was going to be a busy day ... so we got up early and LET THE COOKING BEGIN!

Mary Kay prepared the fruit salad (note it was served in the exclusive Hatton Watermellon bowl!) and Mark prepared his two sauces for the beef tenderloin... this is the one with horseradish.

Laura was also busy at her house baking the birthday cake and lemon dessert (I do want that recipe!) but unfortunately I wasn't there to take pictures.

Mary Kay taking a picture of me taking a picture of her!

Waiting for the birthday Girl to arrive

Only later did we find out that it was Ralph's birthday too!

And here she is!

SUPRISE!!!!

Tom arrived after mom.....

And so did the Washington Hatton's

So we had lots of Surprises!!!!

Dinner was served on Mary Kay's good china and crystal, and was wonderful!

After dinner Becca wanted to play Repunzel... but alas, her hair is still not quite long enough!

The birthday song was sung by the Hatton Family Singers, in a traditional fashion...

And Mom proved she can still blow out the candles with the best of them!

The following morning, Great Aunt Mary Kay entertained Patrick and Becca with her dragon collection,

Mark demonstrated the proper use of a ladies hand fan....

And Mike let Becca balance on the palm of his hand (which was being held over his head)

A wonderful time was had by all! Happy Birthday Mom, and Ralph too!