The whole Harris family has been keeping one big fat secret for the last few months....
But first, a little background.
Each year {in the middle of winter} as Ryan and his sibs were growing up, his parents would very secretly and stealthy pack all their bags and "steal" them for a 2-3 day mini vacation to Willow Valley. No one ever knew when they were going. Ever.
If you've never been to Willow Valley, imagine a HUGE hotel for exploring, indoor water pool and play area, arcade, ping pong, shuffle board, all you can buffet......a kid's dream come true :0)
When Ryan and I first got married I heard SO much about these trips...still do!
It only made sense that when we were thinking of a place to surprise Larry for his big 6-0 birthday, the idea of a night at Willow Valley came up!
I thought this was a brilliant idea! All Larry ever wants is to be with all of his kids -- this would be the perfect place to make that happen!
Everyone made it -- even the Harris' all the way from NY!
Ryan, Andrew, and Jason just standing around {such a guy thing to do :0)} waiting for everyone else to come... 
Andrew kept us all well entertained as we waited. Isn't he the cutest with his overalls?!
I love this picture -- a big smile for Aunt Shannon! 
Once all the sibs were reunited we headed over to the infamous Willow Valley buffet and surprised Larry with song in the lobby!
He was SURPRISED....and very touched.
Hugs for everyone. 
After dinner it was time to swim! in the coolest indoor pool I've ever seen. 
Lovin' the shootin' water! 
Then some shuffle board, ping pong, and Trivia Pursuit....
The next day we all had breakfast together and cruised the grounds. 
Then finished up with a trip to the arcade -- yes, the sibs were all still very excited to get quarters again from their Mom {this was also part of the yearly tradition}! It was extra fun for me, because this was the first year I was in on the action! 
Happy Birthday Larry! We love you!
Looking forward to many more fun filled trips to Willow Valley!!
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