Today we celebrated my father-in-law Tony's 90th birthday with a surprise party. Most of us gathered to set up tables and decorate in the morning, then adjourned to get ourselves ready. Guests began arriving at 2:00, with the guest of honor arriving at 2:30 for the surprise. I had not seen many of these folks since Maria and I were married 29 years ago.

After the party, cleanup and packing of the leftover food was done by 7:30. Back at Maria's we caught the end of a James Bond movie with Halle Berry. Joe and Karen left for another surprise party, this one hosted by Jeff for his wife Robin's 50th birthday.