Jake Livgren's 40th Surprise Birthday Party 02/27/2016 - Serendipity - NOTO - Topeka KS
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If you know Jake, you will not be surprised the entire party was a Star Wars theme!
Jake was completely surprised! Here he is still trying to take it all in.
Video of Jake's entrance to the party.
Lots of folks showed up, soem driving a long way, like Rob and Lori Gibson (on the right talking to Chris and Roxanne) who drove from McPherson.
The always lovely Charline provided the Karaoke. She literally had only minutes to get there to setup. Her band Velvet Blues Revue played at a benefit celebrating the life of Ian Hopper at the Celtic Fox at 5:30pm! and then flew to Serendipity for this party. U ROC, CHAR!
Lots of guests!
More guests, including Jake's Mama (front left)!
"The elbow!" from Uncle Cal!
Jake visiting with aunt Vicki.
Chris with wife, Sherri, and step daughter, Crystal.
Lotsa good food!
Party Time!
More guests!
(l. to r.) Roxanne's brother Chris DeGraw, Jake's mama Roxanne, and my sister Patti Blackwood.
Jake and sister Jessie
Jenny Torrence and Serendipity provided the perfect party place!
(l. to r.) Jessie's daughter Abbey, Jake's daughter Lyda, and best friend Shawn's daughter Zara
Jake getting ready to sing!
Jake singing his uncle Kerry's song, The Wall.
Brief clip of Jake singing The Wall.
Jessie was an AWESOME host and planner along with help from several folks. Here she shared some fun memories of her brother and it kinda turned into a roast. 🙂
Jake decided it needed a rebuttal!
Hey wait?! you're not supposed to make a rebuttal at a roast, are you? 🙂
Uncle Cal sharing about the first time he saw newborn Jake right after getting out of the service.
Roxanne sharing her memories.
Then it was dad's turn.
Uncle Kerry shared about a scary motor cycle crash for Jake and him.
Karaoke time with two of the best singers I've ever heard!
Jake and Jessie singing Natalie & Nat King Cole's arrangement of "When I fall in Love." Jake advised, just pretend like we're not brother and sister. 🙂
Brief clip of Jessie and Roxanne singing Blue Bayou.
Me with my godson and his son Hayden at Jake's 40th birthday party.
The incredible Styx Air Band performing Suite Madam Blue.
Video of the Styx Air Band
This joint is jumping! the kids hit the dance floor on "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)."
Video of Jake and Jessie singing Toto's Rosanna.
One last pic before I had to leave. Was bummed only because I knew there would surely be more awesome singing!
