Dan's 40th Birthday Party and Graduation Time in Minnesota

June was a busy month and lots to do.  Dan's niece, Cassie, was graduating from High School and we wanted to be sure and get home to be a part of it.  I also had been trying to figure out what I was going to do for Dan's 40th birthday.  He had said many times that he did not want to go home for it and did not want to have a party.  Well, that never detours me from the plans that I have in mind.  As soon as it was decided that we were for sure heading to Minnesota for Cassie's graduation my wheels started spinning.  It was only a week or so before Dan's birthday that we would be home and a perfect opportunity to throw him a surprise party!  Once I got the okay from his family to have the party on the Friday night before Cassie's graduation on Sunday all plans moved forward.  I wanted to make sure that the weekend was still about Cassie and not have us overshadowing it.  I decided to throw the party at the Dakota Magic Casino.  They have catering for food and if people wanted to stay then they could.  I contacted everyone and it was all a go.  I had Dan's friends in on it so that they would get him to the casino for the surprise.  The party turned out great and everyone had a good time and Dan was so surprised.  I think he enjoyed it even though he said he didn't want a party.  I took limited pictures I guess at the party since it went so fast, but we had a great time.

Graduation:
Cassie's graduation was very nice and we were so happy to be able to be there for it.  Susan had another relative taking pictures for the day so I was off the hook.  Dan really enjoyed spending the day with his family and we did get some great family pictures since everyone was home.