So, May was a month that overflowed with family, friends and good times. It started off with our surprise 60th birthday party for dad. Most of you know the story, but here's the short and sweet version: There's no way to surprise Al Nocita, UNLESSSSSSS you have Chris Stewart in the picture. She planned a "surprise" party for her 90 year old father at Dalcorp. They planned this party for months, and all the while dad thought it was for her father. This casino night bash was actually for him! So, we had a bunch of people surprise him at his shop and boy was he shocked. I haven't seen that look on my dad's face...well...I never HAVE seen that look! It was awesome. Anyway, he enjoyed a wonderful evening with family and friends and yes, he actually admitted to being surprised. MISSION COMPLETE! There were obviously tons of pictures, but I had to cut it down to only a "few" so I wouldn't "blog" you down. Ha.
The day after the surprise soiree, we celebrated Mother's Day at the Nocita residence. It was a nice, relaxing pool party day and all of the kids were there to play! It was a fantastic time and there were lots of laughs shared by all. I think dad and Kim really captured some amazing moments on camera.
Mike and I decided to go on a little May adventure and take Dane up to a wonderful little place called Chantry Flats. It's up above Sierra Madre in the mountains a few miles. We didn't hike that much since we had Dane in tow, but it was a beautiful day for a trip up there. I snapped a couple pics while we enjoyed the terrain. Mike and I will be doing one of the more challenging hikes on June 20th, so I'll update the blog with those photos then.
I've uploaded a couple more videos for you to see. You can click on the videos to the left of the blog. Stay tuned for the next part in a couple days. Thanks for keeping up with us and we hope you have a great weekend!
Here is the garage door opening - dad is just about to get his surprise of a lifetime!
This is JUST after we yelled surprise. We got him!
"Just admit it, Al."
John and Diane Blindbury, Al Nocita, Mark Wilkerson and Tom Agee.
Nice tuxedo t-shirt! "It says your formal, but you like to party!"
The beautiful cake that Erica made for dad.
Mike and Dane being attacked by the Hulk!
That's dad's standee we had made for him. Also, we're thanking Chris Stewart for helping us surprise dad!
Party time!
29 black. All the way, baby.
Mahgy "The Rock" Davis and the party guy.
Kimmy Nocita and Perry Moore. Such happy faces.
Megan and Cooper Piepgrass. Beautiful...
Dancing the night away!
Mernie Mac, Murta and Meats. You KNOW it's a party.
Mike and Dane sittin' with Homey.
Kim and dad with Stacey and Danielle. They came all the way from San Diego!
"Farmalon" John and Billy, enjoyin' some brewskies.
What a nice couple...Dan and Erica Ness...
Debbie and Phyllis also came up from San Diego to celebrate!
Aunt Janis and Uncle Roger enjoying some Tacos La Paloma. MMMM.
The Stewarts! Arguably the most fun family in the history of the WOOORRRLD!
Rosa, Courtney, Kassady and Lindsay...
I just love this pic...
Could Mark be any happier?
Best buds...
Like father, like son. Dad, you taught him well...
Chris Shevlin, the winner of the casino night medal!
A mother's day dream:)
AJ is making a Lauren taco with the raft. Sorry, Lauren.
All smiles:)
"I WANT YOGURRRR!"
"Don't even THINK about it."
Dad, why you so sad?
There's Mahgy looking dashing on Mother's Day.
Megan and Noel Piepgrass...you guys look gooooood...
Best buds...
Kassady and Lindsay enjoying some pool time.
Whooooaaa Dillon!
The ever so precious, Cooper Piepgrass.
There's grandma!
It was great to have Courtney and Jason out for the weekend!
Saying goodbye:(
BUH BYYYYYYYYYYYYYYE!
Erica cuddling up with Dillon.
Dane...STOP GROWING.
Blizzard is ready to go on a hike!
The hikers are ready!
"Whatdya got there, dad?"
So breathtaking.
The best stick ever.
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