For several years now, I have had it in my mind that I would throw Dan a "Suprise Party" for his 30th Birthday. So, the time finally came and I am happy to report that Dan was 100% surprised! I threw it a week before his actual birthday so that I was sure he wouldn't be expecting it.
I was so stressed out the day of it, trying to make a ton of food, without it being obvious how many people we were expecting. I told him that our good friends, Brandee and Jeremy were coming to dinner and then play games. Everything was going great until he decided to come home for lunch without calling me. Dan always calls me. My Mom makes fun of us because we are on the phone so much, but he always calls to let me know when he is going to come home.
It was 3:00, so I thought I was safe, but then suddenly he showed up and I had three cakes sitting on my counter (luckily without icing or words yet). Of course, he gave me the third degree about them too, so I quickly said a prayer, then calmly told him that Lori asked me to make some cakes for a party that she was having at her house for someone in Bingham's family. Luckily, he totally bought that because Lori and I have done that before.
So, I ran the cakes to Lori and asked her to please help me get them decorated while Dan and I were at the movies. So, Dan ate lunch and then we went to see "Iron Man". Brandee watched the kids for us, and hung the birthday banner, and accepted all the guests as they arrived and I was so thankful! I was a nervous wreck the whole time we were at the movies, but it all went off as smoothly as possible after that. You can see by the pictures that the surprise totally worked, he was shocked. The funniest part was, he kept telling me what an amazing liar I am, which cracks me up, because I cannot lie well. Anyway, we had an awesome night. Everyone was so wonderful to come and bring food and hang out with us for the night. Dan really felt loved by everyone, which was just what I wanted. Thanks everyone for everything you did that night to make Dan's Birthday so special. And a SPECIAL THANK YOU to Brandee and Lori for all of the extra effort they went to. You guys are amazing!
9 comments:
You are a liar!!! You know now you are going to get the third degree about everything. It was way worth it just to see the shock on his face. Love ya guys.
Looks like so much fun! That's great you have such good friends to help you out! The preschool graduation looks so fun too. I can't believe the cute little hats and robes!!! What a fun preschool!
Happy Birthday Dan! Looks like a fun party.
Wife of the year award, right here! Wow, what a scheme! You are awesome! Dan totally deserves it! So glad it worked out so well.
That looks like you had fun suprising him and good cover-ups! As far as me looking good in the swimming suit not quite if you would have seen me with just the swim suit you would have been scared!
Where's my thanks, for showing up and gracing the party with my wonderful presence?
Just kidding! You know I love you! It was a great party and I loved his surprised face:)
Happy Birthday Dan! You guys are still young pups compared to us! LOL.
What a fun idea - to surprise him before the big day. :) What a great lie too about the cakes. I'm glad you had a fun party!
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