Saturday, May 22, 2010

the surprise party

Saturday May 22nd was the day we have been waiting for! We had planned a surprise party for my mom and it sure is hard to do anything without her knowledge! It has been in the works for at least 6 months! We had made it to town without mom knowing. We had told lie after lie about our plans and where abouts. And it all came down to this one day! She had started to get suspicious a few days prior when she found out that Jodie was taking the day off but she was just fishing and not catching anything! LOL

We started our day with some TX shaped and sized waffles at our hotel!





and of course the guys had to have their morning coffee


then it was time to get ready! we visited Gran for a bit then headed to the library room we reserved to get started decorating. Matthew kept busy by stacking cups!


Gran helping with last minute decorations


dad joined in the fun


i made a time line with 1 event per month of the year mom was born! i learned alot about 1960 while doing this. it was really a neat project.





our centerpieces


the cake and ice cream table


when we saw them drive up we had said to be quiet and told matt to hide. if you look close you can see him laying on the floor under the table!


Mom Jodie and Grayson making their entrance.


Mom and her cake!


It's candle time!


Of course Matthew loved helping blow them out


my little man being a wild child and showing off





everyone enjoying some yummy cake and ice cream





mom even got some really nice presents





Matthew, Grayson, Miami, Uncle John and Wendy provided the entertainment!


Uncle John chasing Matt with the vacuum


it was quite funny!


so matt sought refuge with TX Granny


the fountain out front of the library





after the party we went to show an apt then show a house


then Amy and Gran met us at Samurai for supper!





It was a great day and Mom was surprised! A big thanks to everyone who came and helped us celebrate!