I should probably give you a little background info before I start in on the actual day. My Best friend Karen had just turned the big 30 last October and she had a fun party for herself. She later asked me what I was going to do for my 30th. I told her that I wasn't planning anything and joked that she should throw me a party... otherwise it would be left up to Ron to plan. (I hate to plan parties for myself.) This is where it all started... she decided to take on that project and plan my birthday party. She would ask me what I wanted and I would always blow her off and tell her just to plan something fun. She knows me pretty well so I knew she would not have a problem doing something fun. I also just directed her to Ron if she had any other questions.
Ok, so I knew that Karen was planning a party for me. I told her I didn't want to know anything... and she didn't tell me anything! All I knew was that it was coming up...
The day started out good... I got to sleep in a bit... Ron got the kids up and dressed... Ron made breakfast. He didn't ask me what I wanted, he just made it. He made Corned Beef Hash which was exactly what I was craving.
Then some not so fun stuff... Ron wanted the house cleaned (why would he need the house cleaned?... hum) so he and the kids cleaned it up and I helped a little grudgingly... I did NOT want to clean the house on my birthday. Can you blame me?
At about 11:00 am the kids wanted to go for a ride up the canyon and go on a picnic. Ron informed me that he had plans for the two of us and that my mom was coming to watch the kidlets at 1:00 but that she had to go to work at 4:00. So he said that we could just go to the park and have sandwiches (Humm... the park you say?)
We picked up some sandwiches from Subway and went over to the city park. (Nothing... ok?) We sat on our blanket and ate our Sandwiches. Then played on the playground and Breanna loved the little slides and baby swings. Cameron was brave and went down the BIG slide and tried his hand at the monkey bars. He made it half way and yelled for help. Burton just enjoyed the family time and didn't want to play with anyone that wasn't one of us. He is usually a pretty social kid but he likes family time alot!
Ok, well it was just about 1:00 so we headed for home. (Ok... it must be coming now... ) Mom's car was there and we walked in and... (nope not yet!) pretty much just dropped off the kids and Ron and I left.
Ron wanted to take me to get a massage at the Utah Massage College... it was a 2 for 1 weekend so we knew it would be busy. We pulled up got out and went to put our name on the list... we asked the wait time and the girl said it would be 4 hours! WOW... 4 hours! So needless to say we did not get a massage. Ron asked me what I wanted to do since his plans were shattered. I dragged him over to the Provo Craft Outlet which was right next door. We wondered around and I picked up a few craft items... I found some cute Large Easter chipboards that I will make a garland out of... a later blog if I think about it.
I told him I need some Caffeine so we stopped at a gas station. We both picked up a huge Pepsi and I grabbed some Dark Chocolate... Ron tried to tell me I didn't need the chocolate and I said yeah right... We hopped back in the van and he started driving. He then pulled up in front of Planted Earth. It is this really cute little antique shop. Ron knows I love these little shops! We wondered around the whole store. They had some really fun things, old and new. I got some great ideas on stuff to make for gifts and for myself. Didn't buy anything though... there was nothing that I couldn't live without, at least that I couldn't just make myself.
It was about 4:00 so we headed for home. (OK... so maybe it is time and this is why we had to clean the house) We got home and mom was just there waiting for us. She chatted for a minute and then said she had to go to work. (Umm... ok... I guess no party today... maybe tomorrow)
Then Ron said that he wanted to go for a ride up the canyon since we didn't get to go before. We were getting ready and getting the kids ready. Cami called to wish me "Happy Birthday". I talked to her for a bit then Cameron wanted to talk to her. So I handed the phone over to him. Cameron got on the phone and said "We are taking my mom to her party now" (hahaha I knew it was today!) I yelled down the hall to Ron... "Cameron just told" WOOPS bad idea... Cameron started to cry cause he let the secret out! Ron got mad at him for letting the secret out... I got upset with Ron for getting mad at Cameron...
Tip: 4 year olds should never be told about a surprise party... they can never keep it a secret!
Ok... so out the door we go... to my now not so surprise party. Ron drives down the street ( I think we are heading to Karen's house) he rounds the corner (ok, not Karen's house, maybe we are going to a park). He pulls up in front of Marie's house. Then Ron tries to tell me that Marie is having us over for dinner (Yeah, right!)
We walk up to the house... I brace myself for the whole "Surprise!" Ron makes me go first of course. Karen attacks me with this: a red feather boa, a crown, a wand, some beads, and a ring(which she broke...LOL!)
Ok so here are a bunch of pictures of the party... The masterminds of the party! (Marie and Karen and that is Karen holding Konner)
This is the yummy food... (Chocolate chocolate cake... guess Ron was right about not needing that chocolate earlier... mom's 7 layer dip, cheese crackers, chips and dips) and yes it was very yummy!!!
There was a ton of people that came... I was sad that a few people weren't there but there were a ton of people! Here is Ruth and Judy...
Shane, Katie, Staci, Julie, Tionna, Wendy with her girls Clair and Aden.
Then a bunch of the girls made me some jewelry. If you hadn't guessed it by now it was a Jewelry themed party... See Karen does know me well!
And Finally here is me opening some of my presents... With Burton helping!
This party was so much fun! They also had a little quiz about me that everyone tried their best to answer, including me. We ate and chatted and made jewelry and spilled beads everywhere. Don't I have the Bestest Best Friends? I think I am pretty luck to be loved by them all. THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!
8 comments:
I'm still sad I had to miss it...wish I didn't have to work that day. SO glad you had a great birthday though!
It WAS a lot of fun! And it was also fun trying to keep the secret even if Cameron did get a little carried away at the end. You're a great neighbor and friend! :-)
Good times. Karen is the master party-planner.
happy birthday! sorry to have missed the fun. you look great!
WOW! That was a great entry! Ok.. First of all.. shame on Ron for telling Cameron, 2nd on that close up of me making your jewelry... I was checking for grey hairs.. and didn't find any. Being 30 is not so bad! ha ha (And I think that is right when I spilled glue on my fingers.. and they almost didn't come apart! ha ha.) 3rd, I hope you had a great day! 4th, I am lucky to have you also! Happy 30th!
I am sad I had to miss it, too! I thought of you!! I'm glad you had fun!
Dang! That was a good birthday! My favorite was my 24th Birthday. Mark was working at the mortuary and Liam slid dow the stairs in a poopie diaper. I spent the day scrubbing the poop off of every single stair! What joy!
Ohhh...sounds like a party worthy of my glamorous sister. I'm sorry I helped in spilling the beans. Love ya tons.
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