Happy Birthd... OOPS SHHHH!!

It is so nice to talk about Neil's party! I thought I would go nuts from keeping it from him. I told everyone, the first 5 minutes of the party was gonna be confession. I had to tell so many fibs. I felt so guilty! But Neil had a lot of fun! And he was actually very surprised. I couldn't believe he didn't suspect anything. I mean, I left an invitation out on his dresser and everything. I'm so glad he's not snoopy!

The party went great, and Neil enjoyed the company and food! So, I think it was a success. I tell ya, surprise parties take it out of you. Look at poor Lily.

I really don't think she felt good that day. She ended up with a slight ear infection later that next week. Anyway, she crawled up into Granny Emma's lap and went out. I had to wake her up because I didn't want her to miss Daddy coming in. Emma and Lily were so good at keeping the party a secret, they knew for about a month. They were so excited! They couldn't wait to jump out and yell "SURPRISE!!!" They did it very well.



Here he is walking in. You get to see his surprised look, and Isaac laughing at him. Their expressions were so funny! I was so nervous right before he got there. Sabrina and I stationed ourselves at the front door looking for him.


Here I am lighting the 30 candles, and the 2 extras. Took forever, and we had a nice, warm fire to warm our hands to. Oh, wait, there weren't that many, just looked like it!

But I think he got them all out at the same time! So, he did good.

And, I was even able to find a Superman pinata! I had that and Spider man plates, and a Transformer gift bag. It was so cute. We had fun with the pinata. It was really neat because it was a pull string instead of beat the crud out of it. So, Neil started it off, and he let the kiddos play too. Grandpa held it, wonder if he would have held it if we had to hit it. Doubt it. Anyway, I think Neil was the one to grab the string that opened the bottom. And all the kiddos grabbed the candy and then headed outside to do bubbles.

We had a really great time! I'm so glad we pulled it off, and I'm glad I was able to do it for him. I just wanted him to know how loved he is!

I tried to put the video I made him on here, but I'm too tired to figure out what is wrong. It wants me to contact support. UGH! Not tonight. But I will try to get it on here later.

Thanks to everyone who made it to the party, and the ones who were there in spirit!