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Rodney, Joseph, Gina and Jessica had been planning a surprise birthday party for their Dad for a month and it went off last night without a hitch! More than 20 friends and family members turned out to the Laguna Hills El Torito to wish Mark the best in his senior years. HE knew that he was going to the restaurant to have dinner with his kids, but had no idea that the buffet he commented on was for HIM! That was, until he turned and everyone shouted "Surprise!" Thank goodness we didn't give the old man a heart attack!
Mark mingled and chatted ... after dinner he opened his cards and gifts ... most of them, quite funny. (What is a metal probe anyway?!?) A poster and scrapbook displayed photos from his past (childhood photos were sent by my Aunt Carole - thanks again!)... a notable one was taken in 1960, when he was playing with an original Hula Hoop. Mark's cake was a tribute to his kooky nature and was quite tasty! Plus, he got a phone call from his Company of Military Historian friends, who were unable to attend the party because of the annual conference on the East Coast.
Happy Birthday, Mark! Now you can eat off the senior menu!
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