My Super Sweet 60

Last night I attended what should be MTV's new attempt at reaching out to a slightly older audience. My friend Angela threw her husband Larry a surprise birthday party for his 60th. And this was by no means a simple little party. Other than the lack of a semi-musical star and the whining, complaining brattiness of a spoiled 16 year old, this party could rival anything MTV has showcased. Angela has been planning this for months and was able to get all of his children from the West Coast to Mississippi in July and get her family from Texas here to celebrate the big event. It was a wonderful party complete with fabulous food, great conversation, and the best presents ever for the birthday boy. Not only was he given airline and football tickets to California to see his beloved Oakland Raiders play, but he was also given the keys to his brand new car. Sixteen year olds aren't the only ones who can get a car for their birthday! Larry has been wanting this car forever and Angela was able to get it for him without him finding out. He was so cute when he saw it. He just started running towards it. It was for real a super sweet 60 moment. And while I usually am so very irritated watching the actual version of the show, it was so sweet to see this much loved and humble man receive this car that he would have never bought for himself. So here's to you Larry. I hope you have a great birthday and I can't wait for my first ride.