I loved her reaction coming in the door....
This was in the midst of some HILARIOUS stories her brothers told. Love it.
The slideshow with pictures from her childhood through the present was very emotional. I was holding back the tears one minute and laughing the next--the fashion and hairstyles alone were worth it.
Gretchen and longtime friend Shane Kennedy. Hard to believe high school was 20 years ago.
The one and only Bob Regal, musical icon, voice teacher, and mentor, recalling his first time meeting Madelyn and the various choirs and productions they worked on together.
Oldest daughter Kirsten taking her turn to thank her mother.
Some of "her kids" (through love and infusion if not by birth!)--oh, the memories we have of good times spent in the Striebeck home during our growing up years.
The remaining Smith siblings
The main party organizer getting a kiss from her hubby
The Striebeck family
