Enjoying My Friend Judy's Party

It was a last minute thought, but a great one. Dan had emailed me that they would be in the Chicago area to meet up with their daughter Amy and son-in-law Eric who live in Michigan (This was half-way for the both of them.) to give them an old TV they had. And since their son Jerry and his family live in Chicago they were all going to have lunch at Lou Malnati's. Wouldn't it be fun to surprise Judy ahead of time. (Her birthday is June 2.) We would be meeting on May 29th! Dan had already talked to Marsha and she would be able to come. Dan also invited Ann-Marie and Brett.

What a great idea! So after checking with everyone, we were looking forward to surprising Judy. And surprised She was!!!


I have known Dan and Judy ever since Bob and I were married. In our first apartment in Chicago, they lived above us. We all shared our love for the Chicago Bears! Did a lot of traveling together. So Judy and I go along ways back.

Marsha is a dear friend of Judy's. Judy and Marsha both attended Edgewater Baptist Church in Chicago when Dr Erwin Lutzer was their pastor. Marsha is still going there. And of course Judy is in Appleton, WI. The three of us use to go on weekend Christian events. Judy even named us at one time THE THREE MUSKETEERS!

I was a great time catching up with each other's life. I even got to meet Marsha's daughter Rebeccca and her husband Peter. And Judy's daughter Amy who had recently been made a VP of Citizen's Bank after working for them for over twelve years.

As always great fun, food and fellowship. Then it was time to head home. So thankful for Brett who did all the driving. And Sam was so good during the party! On the way home he just sleep like a baby should.

Enjoy the video below. And a BIG thanks to Dan who paid for the whole meal!!! I even had a leftover piece of Lou Malnati's pizza today for lunch.