For Ella, Poppy turning 70 means a cake and balloons. I'd like to say those items would be for him, but Ella would assume they were for her. What can I say, she is three and I'm going to let her continue for a while believing it is all about her.
However, Ella, take note. When you are my age and your Dad is turning 70, you should know how much fun it would be to celebrate by surprising him. That is just what your Aunt Polly and I did this weekend. Coordinate with me sweetie, and we'll figure out a great weekend just like your Nonna did with us.
For example, surprise him at a restaurant where everyone is in on the surprise but him:
Go to breakfast the next morning, followed by a great museum. We went to The Baltimore Museum of Art. The Cone Collection was being displayed which included 500 works of art by Matisse. Even more impressive is they were collected by two Baltimore sisters. Wow! We also enjoyed the works of Franz West. Here we are enjoying two of his sculptures:
Hmmm... what does The Thinker think of Poppy turning seventy?
We followed that with watching TubaChristmas at the Inner Harbor. Wow! here is a picture of Poppy marching with the tubas:
Dinner that evening was at Woodberry Kitchen. Wonderful! And finally, we had yet another great breakfast Sunday morning and then all headed home to recuperate. I think it is a safe bet to assume that two days later we are all still recuperating! Thank you for sharing your Birthday Dad!
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