Surprise Party

Today was my graduate's surprise party. I literally put this party together in 4 days. It was originally going to be at my house on the 23rd but since his grandparent's were up from NC for the weekend, I thought it would be great to have the whole family surprise him. Putting the party together while working a FT job and having an infant, proved challenging. I DO NOT recommend it. Luckily I had the help of my sisters. In order to make it a surprise party, I had to change the venue. I rented the town recreation building. It really wasn't a bad deal at all. Had I known that they rented it, I would've utilized this building when I did baby girl's christening. We decided to purchase 3 FT subs and make salads. And buy the cake at BJ's. I am usually not a cake person (unless it is made with a little help from Betty Crocker), but this cake is just too good to turn down - all 320 calories (for 1/24th of cake - how they think there are 24 servings in this cake is beyond me) times 2 is more accurate.

All morning I was running around to pick up the food, and last minute decorations. In order for us to get my son there, my husband told him that he needed his help for pricing out a job. When we yelled surprise, I think we scared him. He never thought he was attending a graduation party. It is nice to give your kids the unexpected, especially when they appreciate them...All his aunts chipped in with his grandmother to purchase him the new IPAD. This was by far his favorite present EVER.

My little muchkin continues to grow. She was cracking herself up with the party balloon. And she most definitely adores her big brother.

I am do proud and lucky to have these two amazing children.