They got me!!! LOL

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They got me!!! LOL
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Mon, 11-10-2008 - 10:53pm

Back in August, one of the dc's had a surprise birthday party. She told me to watch out, it could happen to me, but I told her I doubted it. See, she has kids and a sister that can do things like that for her. Plot and plan, get together with others and put it all together. I only have dh, who is way too busy, plus he wouldn't think of anything like that. My brothers wouldn't  know where to begin. Last week, dh told me that just to be sure, he called the restaurant I wanted to go to, to make reservations for my birthday dinner. It seems they were going to be crowded, so instead of dinner, would I mind a late lunch, as they could only get us in at 1:30. Having been there, I know that's true, and was really happy that he even thought of doing that. We left with plenty of time to get there, and if we did get there early, we could always wander through the museum that's also in this lovely, historic building. I did think it was a bit strange that dh drove so slowly, since he's usually at least 5 over the limit, but figured it was a nice day and we were enjoying the scenery. When we got there, the parking lot was full, but we managed to find a spot. My seatbelt got twisted where it retracts into the holder, so he had to help with that, conveniently blocking my view. That taken care of, we walked into the restaurant, and he went to give them our name, while I checked out the nice display of olive oil. It didn't seem too crowded, but it was busy, so I didn't really think about it when they led us to the little back area where we had never been seated before. I thought that was great, because that room overlooks the old canal. It did seem strange that the tables were all pushed together to make 3 long ones. Then some of the people in the room started to look very familiar! Yep, they got me!!! Dc and dh, with the help of a db and nephew, had gotten together and put together a wonderful surprise party, for me! There were my brothers, cousins and some of their kids, my aunt, niece, nephews, their spouses, friends and neighbors! It was awesome and everyone had a great time. That made turning another year older, a little easier to take!


Oh, and the reason he blocked my view with the twisted seatbelt? My aunt and one cousin had just gotten there, and they needed a minute to duck down in their car, so I wouldn't see them! Dh blocked it so they could do that and not attract my attention!

Jan


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Tue, 11-11-2008 - 8:55am
Oh Jan - how great!!!
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 11-11-2008 - 11:42am

Hi Jan


Sounds like a perfect surprise party!! I am so glad they were able to pull it off and keep you in the dark until the right moment.

                          &n
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Tue, 11-11-2008 - 11:44am

Very cool! I'm so glad they did that for you! We all need fun and surprises once in a while! Happy belated, BTW!


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Tue, 11-11-2008 - 2:35pm

well Jan that is just great!


loved the story..how nice of them to surprise you


no wonder you did not suspect!


they did a great job!!


glad you had such a special day


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!


hugs

Dutch


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Registered: 03-20-2003
Wed, 11-12-2008 - 2:23am
TERRIFIC!!! That sounds like such fun....Happy Birthday Jan, so glad your day was fun!!



       


 


                              &n

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Wed, 11-12-2008 - 11:05am
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