Reminiscing 5

Staying with the theme of our family getting together to celebrate, in 2014, many family members gathered in Montreal for a momentous surprise birthday party for Belinda,

 organized by her daughter, Mackenzie.

After the initial surprise for Belinda by walking into the party, 'surprise' people were brought out to her one by one, which included me and Ken, Trish and her daughter Clementine,

 and Nica with her family, Mark & Meredith.

The moment that brought tears to everyone's eyes 

was when my Dad came into the room!

There were enough tears to fill the St. Lawrence river.

The party started and everyone had a super time.

Belinda, Clementine & Trish

Mackenzie also did a fantastic job with the wonderful food

Dad, Trish & Clem

As the party took place in October, those of us who were still in town,
went to visit the Atwater Market the next day,
where all of Mum's girls remember going shopping with her!

My niece, Madison

We were also able to spend a lovely afternoon
 with my mother's sister, Francine

(all the way from Belgium).

The family event was capped off the last day
with brunch at a local eatery. 

Of course, everyone ordered fruit salad...NOT!

(Isn't that lettuce under those strawberries??)

The crowning glory was a family photo for all of us to remember this wonderful time together!

Happy Easter everyone....enjoy your family, and make memories!