For the weekend, I flew to Colorado to surprise my dad for his 50th birthday. I've been planning on doing this for months, and then plan came off without a hitch! He was totally surprised -- twice!
First, my sister picked me up at the airport and we went to a restaurant where my parents just so happened to have reservations at. : ) Jana and I got there early and waited at the table. When my parents arrived, my dad had a full 15 second jaw-drop moment before all the smiles and hugs and disclosures of shock and delight.
First, my sister picked me up at the airport and we went to a restaurant where my parents just so happened to have reservations at. : ) Jana and I got there early and waited at the table. When my parents arrived, my dad had a full 15 second jaw-drop moment before all the smiles and hugs and disclosures of shock and delight.
Second, my mom, sister, and I planned a surprise party for the next day, inviting a extended family, Dad's coworkers, and friends from church. Again, TOTAL surprise. Everyone did a great job keeping the secret!
In these pictures, Dad sees the invitation to his party for the first time... shortly before nearly 100 people were coming over.
We had sent him off to get "donuts for breakfast" while us girls turned the house upside to get brunch ready for the crowd that would be there in an hour. Then Dad got back to the house and saw all the food and stuff everywhere, so we gave him his invitation right before the guests were arriving. Good fun. And good to see family and friends again, even if it was just a quick trip.
Happy Birthday, Dad! : )
1 comment:
Hey jamie!
yeah, Surprises are fun! We did a surprise party for my dad's 40th and he was shocked.
hey, I'm glad you liked Black!
see ya,
Becca E.
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