Last Saturday, Diane and Sarah (Sean's mom & sister) threw George (Sean's dad) a surprise birthday party at Gerlinger Hall on the University of Oregon campus. They spent months planning the event, trying to find a venue and getting a hold of as many people as they could for the big day. Everyone from family, friends, dental patients, neighbors, ski patrol buddies, and even old friends from high school were in on the surprise. In the end, about 100 people showed up for the party, but there were probably close to another 100 who really wanted to come but couldn't due to schedule conflicts or were out of town (such as those loved ones who happen to live in Ireland!)
Below is the video from the party, when George finally realized what was going on!
Sarah also put together two books for George - one with pictures from when he was born to recent events from this year, of things that he's done, people he's met, and the ones he shares his life with. She spent months emailing people for pictures and stories so she could make the book as complete as possible. The second book was a comments book, by which all of us left him messages of love and thanks. Supposedly there is a third book in the making based on the party. Sarah is a VERY creative and talented artist, with a focus in photography. She's made several other books, mainly from trips, family events (such as the annual McCully Firepit BBQ...which is July 19th this year, so save the date!), when she was pregnant with Finn, and memories book for her grandmother. She creates her books through a great company called Photoworks. I'm hoping that she will make our wedding book as well!
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