And so when my husband's birthday was a few months away one of my step-daughter's suggested a surprise party and I thought it was a fantastic idea.
We began planning...where would we have it? Who would we invite? What day? What kind of cake?....so many questions to decide and plans to make.
El Fenix was our restaurant of choice for the celebration. We chose the weekend before his birthday to hopefully help keep him in the dark about what we were planning. ::giggle::
M knew that my girlies were coming to town just for a visit and I flew in my triplets on Thursday night and so far so good. My boys and daughter-in-law were due to arrive on Saturday, the day of the party. Thankfully my folks were going to pick them up and would meet us at the restaurant. The girlies and I just anxiously waited for M to get home.
We had all previously agreed to wear black shirts to the dinner. When M arrived home I convinced him to wear his black western shirt knowing that if he wore that he'd wear his boots and we planned on going dancing after and that would be perfect.
Dressed, pressed and ready for fun we headed to the restaurant.
As we were parking M notices my sister's vehicle. I told him that it couldn't be her because I was just texting her and she didn't mention that she was going out to eat. He was not convinced.
We went up to the podium and the hostess asked how many were in our party. I said 5 and silently mouthed the words, "We're here for the party." As she led us to the back room M was still scanning the restaurant looking for my sis and Jarrett so he wasn't noticing the back room and all the people in it wearing black shirts.
We neared the entrance to the back room. The girlies walked in first and I stepped aside as I wanted to see M's reaction. It was priceless.
and as the surprise sets in...
There were of course yummy cupcakes with really cute toppers.
As well as lots of birthday cards.
No birthday would be complete without family being there to help celebrate this wonderful occasion.
M and his girls that helped plan the wonderful surprise, Kellie and Carrie.
M with his two granddaughters, Kennadie and Keirsten.
M's sister Barbara Ann, husband Randy and their girls and their families.
The both of us with all the kids.
Carrie's family.
My Mom and Dad and the kids and Hailey.
Us with my side of the family.
M got into the spirit of things and put on a birthday hat and some awesome birthday glasses. The paparazzi all clamored to get a great pic.
And he graciously posed for the crowd.
There was lots of delicious food.
And birthday presents to open.
And my sweet little niece to hug.
Birthdays are an awesome opportunity to celebrate the life of the ones you love. The surprise and the whole evening were beyond amazing and we are so thankful to all the family and friends that joined us.
Great memories and so many more to come...
<3 live <3 laugh <3 love <3
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