the surprise party

we finally were able to celebrate steve's birthday. i had wanted to give steve a surprise party for his 40th & as it got closer i had the hardest time scheduling it. we ended up taking a last minute family trip, then he has his golf trip then we worked the following 2 weeks. in my head, i had changed the date 3x due to our schedule & others. i ended up having to do it after his b-day (which by the way, i looked like the loser wife that blew off the big day by saying, we'll celebrate it later). so, i planned it for wed.15th thinking it would be a great day since school is out thursday & friday -  it was kinda a weekend w/o being a weekend. i did not realize that it was the big hunt weekend & how many people were going to be out of town. i think i picked the worst possible date (sorry to those of you that were out of town).

anyways, it was great! steve had NO clue whatsoever. we were a little slow in making it back home (i know, super shocking). me & the kids came in first - that is when i told the kids that it was a surprise party for dad - there is no way i could of told them before & expect them to keep a secret. then after what seemed like forever, steve came in. he was shocked!! it was fun. we roasted steve & it was hilarious - thanks to everyone! 

tarren (a friend of mine that does weddings/corporate events) came in & decorate & did everything - she did a fabulous job! i could not of pulled it off without her. although, i must admit - it is a bit awkward knowing that you have a houseful of guests in your house & you have no control over what they are doing, seeing, or what you might have out that you should of put away- ha!  it was a fun night! thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with us.   

happy birthday steve!

forgot to take a group shot - duh. but got lots of good pics...