Sorry, for the build up to this, but it is a pretty big event in my life!
I told you it was something personal, family-based.
Well, as you read this, I am now sitting, not in the UK but on holiday!
Not any usual holiday, but a special surprise treat for my Pops!
It was his 70th as you know last week, and I was unable to physically be with him on that day. But he’s been busy celebrating! Two family functions on his actual birthday where he was honoured, and a surprise birthday party on Tuesday from some more family!
Then my mum booked tickets for them to go to Finland, to see my Finndian family. He was so happy, but a little gutted that we weren’t able to be together…
But that’s where he was wrong!
Hubby Dearest and I, along with the munchkins, secretly booked to be there too!
It has been his dearest wish that his whole little family be together, and able to spend a proper holiday at least once, so we all thought this would be the best present for him!
As this publishes, we should be going for a photo shoot. Another surprise! He knows that they are having a generational portrait taken, with Pops, his son, and grandson, but we are going to make an appearance at the studio, to totally surprise him! I hope he likes the plan!
It had been so hard to keep this a secret from him, but the kids have also been great at not saying anything too. There have been Whatsapp group messages pinging to and fro, phone calls, shopping trips and all sorts, and finally, we are here!
So, forgive me if I am not too active the next few days, but I promise to be back with lots of updates!
We haven’t been on a family holiday abroad for 4 years, so the break is long overdue for us too!
Have a wonderful few days Peeps!
I can’t say I won’t be around, the hotel has free WiFi, but I probably shan’t be posting too much!!!!! And I will catch up on my return! 🙂
May 31, 2016 @ 19:07:10
Awesome for you! Everyone needs a holiday! Have a great time, enjoy your pops.
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May 31, 2016 @ 19:20:23
Thank you do much! 😊
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May 31, 2016 @ 17:42:36
Yeah!! Happy family celebrations – I bet your father was overjoyed to have you altogether. 😀
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May 31, 2016 @ 18:38:35
Oh he was over the moon!!! 😊😊😊 thanks Annika 😀
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May 30, 2016 @ 17:43:04
Oh my what fun……I wish I was a fly on the wall to see your pops beam with happiness……hair down, have fun!!!! kat
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May 30, 2016 @ 17:56:03
Thanks Kat! It was wonderful! We had such a great time! He was gobsmacked. .. never expected what happened! !!
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May 30, 2016 @ 18:04:18
Fabulous…..its always fun to surprise someone…especially your pops!!!!
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May 30, 2016 @ 18:05:36
Oh I agree!!! 😊😊😊😊
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May 30, 2016 @ 12:03:04
Hope you all have a fun time
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May 30, 2016 @ 14:52:30
Thank you! It was wonderful! !! 😊
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May 30, 2016 @ 10:55:40
He will be so thrilled. We surprised my mother for her 85th.
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May 30, 2016 @ 14:52:13
Oh he really was Linda! !! 😊😊😊
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May 30, 2016 @ 15:42:00
That’s such thrill.
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May 29, 2016 @ 22:06:41
Family is so important
Enjoy
Sheldon
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May 30, 2016 @ 06:51:10
Thank you Sheldon ❤️
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May 29, 2016 @ 21:13:53
Enjoy your family and that is a beautiful surprise for your Pops! Priceless!
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May 30, 2016 @ 06:51:00
Thank you Brother!
It’s been amazing so far! He was speechless when we walked into the studio!
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May 30, 2016 @ 13:46:30
You’re welcome Sister! That had to be an amazing feeling at that moment! Have a wonderful day!
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May 30, 2016 @ 14:52:50
Oh yes!@!! 😀😀😀😀
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May 30, 2016 @ 15:05:46
😄😄😄
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May 29, 2016 @ 17:57:46
What a thoughtful and loving surprise! I hope you all have a wonderful time together, Ritu. Enjoy! 😊
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May 29, 2016 @ 18:01:34
Thank you Tonya☺ so far so good 😊😊😊
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May 29, 2016 @ 18:22:07
So glad! 😊
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May 29, 2016 @ 17:06:38
This is such a fantastic treat for your dad, and how lovely that you get to spend some time with your family on holiday too, Have a brilliant time al of you xx
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May 29, 2016 @ 18:00:50
Thank you sis 😊
It’s been wonderful so far. Pops was
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May 29, 2016 @ 18:01:05
Sorry. .. pops was speechless! !!
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May 29, 2016 @ 18:02:42
Oh, Bless him. What a wonderful surprise for him 🙂
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May 29, 2016 @ 18:02:57
😊😊😊
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May 29, 2016 @ 16:58:19
That’s awesome Ritu! I hope you and your family have a great time! This will be a long, deserved vacation! Hopefully you can post about it when you come back.
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May 29, 2016 @ 18:00:22
Thank you Lisa! Day one has been amazing 😊😊😊
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May 29, 2016 @ 18:02:42
That’s great Ritu! 😊
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May 29, 2016 @ 18:02:51
😀😀😀
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May 29, 2016 @ 14:10:33
What a wonderful surprise for him. Great job! 🙂
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May 29, 2016 @ 16:48:39
Thank you! He was soooo happy!
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May 29, 2016 @ 12:49:48
That’s awesome. Have fun.
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May 29, 2016 @ 13:53:17
Thankyou Charles!
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May 29, 2016 @ 12:28:37
Sounds amazing! Have a wonderful time x
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May 29, 2016 @ 13:52:37
Thank you Al 😊
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May 29, 2016 @ 12:14:15
This is fantastic, what a wonderful surprise for him and something for you all to remember! Best wishes!
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Jun 04, 2016 @ 20:53:58
Thank you! It went really well!
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Jun 05, 2016 @ 04:30:57
I’m glad!
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May 29, 2016 @ 12:09:15
Wonderful.
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May 29, 2016 @ 13:52:21
😀😀😀
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May 29, 2016 @ 12:02:57
Aww! This is fantastic! I bet he will be so glad to see all of you and it will be a beautiful family get-together. Enjoy every moment and learn some Finnish 😉
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May 29, 2016 @ 12:04:36
Thank you Jacqueline! He was gobsmacked!!! It was a great surprise for Pops!!!
I know Moi! Means hello!!
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May 29, 2016 @ 14:22:06
Well there you go. A good student already 🙂
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May 29, 2016 @ 16:48:55
😀😀😀😀
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May 29, 2016 @ 11:42:59
Awh, Sis 😄 This is too exciting! I can feel your happiness and I am more than sure he liked the idea! There must have been a lot of happy tears flowing. I am so happy for you that everything worked out so perfectly! Enjoy your visit and hug my uncle for me 😘 😘 😘
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May 29, 2016 @ 11:52:58
It was a most wonderful surprise sis!!! He didn’t have a clue and was literally speechless!!!!!!!
My nephew is a dream too!!! So happy!!!!!!
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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May 29, 2016 @ 13:53:14
Ha… I bet! He must have been overwhelmed and you all too 😊
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May 29, 2016 @ 13:54:47
Oh yes!!! Tears of joy!!!!
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May 29, 2016 @ 13:57:16
😄💖💖💖💖
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May 29, 2016 @ 10:46:37
what a splendid plan; I love surprises like this so hope he does too. And your kids will remember the fun forever
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May 29, 2016 @ 11:41:46
Thanks Geoffles!
It went exactly to plan!!! The look on Pops face when we walked into the studio…
He had been texting me this morning, as he knew they were doing some photos, about how he wished for a full family portrait one day…
He was speechless!!!
But in a good way!!!
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May 29, 2016 @ 13:36:38
I can’t help grinning for you
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May 29, 2016 @ 13:53:34
😆😆😆😆
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May 29, 2016 @ 13:36:53
Give my love to Finland
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May 29, 2016 @ 13:53:44
I will do!!!!
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May 29, 2016 @ 10:45:31
Good for you (all). Have a great family time!
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May 29, 2016 @ 11:38:50
Thank you Steve!!!!
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May 29, 2016 @ 10:43:13
Enjoy your family time. Have fun. G:)
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May 29, 2016 @ 11:38:36
Thank you G!!!
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