Happy Birthday Mom!

Yesterday was my mom's birthday and we've always had the tradition to get the whole family together to celebrate. Unfortunately, ever since we all grew up, other responsibilities and previous engagements make it more and more difficult to round up all the siblings.

The first attempt was last Saturday when my mom called each of us to see if we could drive up to the horse ranch and have a small gathering. It saddened her that one of my brothers and I couldn't make it, but she understood that we have our own lives to tend to.

But I wasn't one to just let her birthday come and go like if it were an ordinary day. Yesterday I called my brothers and sister suggesting the idea to go and surprise her at work. We all met up at the school's parking lot; even grandma came, too! When we reached her office she was completely caught off guard and, among the singing and ice cream cake, she was really happy to see us all.

So to you, mother, have the happiest of birthday's from one of your loving sons...