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Birthday surprise

  I had a birthday on  Feb 28th and it was probably one of my best ever!
  Russ had planned for us to go to dinner and a movie friday night, but wouldn't tell me much more than that, he insisted that he plan the evening, which might I add is not like him given that I'm usually the planner in this relationship. 
  My gracious neighbor Anastasia had agreed to watch the kids during the movie, and we had arranged to have my little brother Dan come and stay with them while we went to dinner so Tasia wouldn't have them all night.
  We saw a fairly early movie so we could beat the Friday night restaurant rush and so we wouldn't be out too late (yes, we have become that boring old married couple who wears out at about 8pm). After the movie I suggested that we run and grab a pizza for Dan and the kids, Russ insisted we stop home first despite my persistence. When we showed up Dan was waiting in the car for us to arrive, so I headed up to Tasia's to grab the kids. As I walked in the first thing I saw was a bunch of my friends and a picture being taken. As they yelled "SURPRISE" I finally understood Russ' secrecy about our plans for the evening!
  It was amazing! He had invited my family and a bunch of my favorite friends and neighbors. Tasia made an amazing dinner (which was extra delicious since I agreed to take a day off of my diet as my birthday present to myself) and I got to spend the evening with the people I love the most.
  At around 10 or so, it was time for everyone to get back home. We thanked everyone for coming and headed home to get the kids to bed. To top things off it was Russ' night off so I got to have him home and in bed with me all night! He even took the next morning off of Delta so we could spend Saturday together.
  Words cannot express how much I adore that man, I can't imagine spending a day less than forever with him!
 

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  1. Huke, Lollie, and Gracie!March 15, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    That does sound like a great birthday. Hope you are all doing well! Hollie

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  2. Jennifer HatchMarch 18, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    What a wonderful birthday! That was very thoughtful of your husband to put that together. :) Glad you enjoyed your birthday!

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