Michelle's Big "Five-0"

My dear friend, Michelle Bennett, celebrated the Big "FIVE-O" on December 15th. In a carefully orchestrated plot, her daughter, Whitney and us girls carried out a big SuRprIseE party, that actually worked! Connie Thomas and I took Michelle to get pedicures, and then Connie and Michelle went to Hobby Lobby (to stall)...and by the time we got about 50 people at her house, then they decided to get stuck in construction traffic for about another 30 minutes -- but finally made it home to a successful surprise and lots of laughs, good food, and good wishes.

And for even MORE of a surprise, Whitney had requested that all Michelle's friends submit a letter and photos for a special scrapbook she was making. Michelle was very surprised, and touched by the gift. The next day at church she told me she stayed up 'til after 1:00am reading all the letters after the party.

We all had a great time, and it was very fitting for Michelle, who's a great friend to all who know her!

Happy, happy birthday, girlfriend!