My father and best friend turned 50 on April 6th.
I flew home the night before so I could celebrate with him.
April 6th was conveniently a Saturday this year, and my parents and their friends worked hard to plan a road rally (like a scavenger hunt) to celebrate.
The night started at my house, where 30 different cars of my dad's friends gathered to hear the rules and pick up the clues. Then the everyone worked to solve clues leading them to a place in Ann Arbor. The teams took a picture at each spot and sometimes there was a fun activity to do.
The final destination was Ann Arbor City Club where my parents are members.
They rented out the banquet room, and set up a huge screen to watch Michigan basketball.
Michigan won the game and moved on to the championship, (which they unfortunately lost), and it was so fun watching with a big group of family and friends.
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| starting at my house |
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| my dad explaining the rules |
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| my team: Kevin, my cousin Michael, my brother Mark & me |
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| my best friends came! |
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| taking a Robin Hood shot at The Brown Jug. The bar was crazy because it was Hash Bash. |
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| at Bill's Beer Garden |
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| swinging at the St. Thomas playground, where Kristen, Emily and I became best friends! |
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| "take a picture with Grammie" and sangria at Dominick's |
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| Emily, me & Ben |
Another stop on the road rally was the Blue Tractor basement.
My good friend Ben was waiting with pickle back shots and a poem about Ann Arbor.
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| a lot of the Schorks! |
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| my dad announcing the winners |
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| Aunt Anna and me with big smiles after Michigan's win |
Notice my new boots. Ashley and I both wanted/needed rain boots, so the morning of the party we went to the mall and [our parents] bought them. They are perfect for my daily commute!
Mine are navy and Ashley's are black.
