A Successful Surprise!

I planned a small surprise party for James' 30th birthday, and actually manged to really surprise him! I was so glad about that! :)

I could not of done it without the help of my dear family though! My brother and sister in law reserved a pavilion at a park near their house-and opened up their home, too! They helped with preparation and grilling the food,clean up - all kinds of things!

My mom and mother in law helped out with food-buying and cooking, decorating, clean up etc. etc. - and my mom babysat so I could do errands.

I'm very grateful to God too, for taking the rain away for the party and sending out the sun! :)

It was so fun to surprise James, and the party was lots of fun-despite Patrick being so over tired and rather a big grouch! :)

It was James' first surprise party-I can hardly believe we managed to surprise him! It was a little tricky, but it worked out. I loved seeing his face when he started to realize what was happening! (after we arrived at the park, and he saw some family) Such a fun time! :):):)