On Saturday, December 13 (12-13-14) I celebrated my 50th birthday by having a party at Poor Richard's in Bloomington. Many friends and relatives came by throughout the day to wish me well and it was great to see so many friends from different times in my life. Thanks to Elizabeth for doing all the work and throwing a great party for me.

December 13, 2014
Chris, Hannah, Derek and Alex.

December 13, 2014
Darcie, Tom and Regina.

December 13, 2014
Jay and Desta.

December 13, 2014
Justin and Brenda.

December 13, 2014
Karen, Michael and Sara.

December 13, 2014
Sleepy Eye was represented by the Surprenants (and the Vosbecks who came earlier).

December 13, 2014
The boys showed up to usher me into my next 50 years.

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December, 2014
Holiday parties bring out the best in my three favorite women under 5 feet tall.

December, 2014
Tis the season of Ugly Sweater parties.

December, 2014
Just a really unfortunate photo.

December, 2014
Jayne, Elizabeth and Hannah at Tryg's. Little did we know the place would close not long after this.