The BIG Surprise

So, as I said before, George and baby Sam share the same birthday. This year was a big one for George...he turned 40! I knew that with the baby coming, the timing would be way off to celebrate on his actual birthday (boy, I was right about that!) So, I decided early on to throw him a surprise party a few weeks after his birthday. I certainly couldn't let this one go without a celebration!

Back in September, I made the (hilarious) invitations that featured his high school senior picture. Let's just say he had a whole lot of hair back in 1985! The messy shaggy hair thing was popular back then. Not a good thing, I must say. Then I ordered the cake with the same picture on it. You can see it a little bit in the photo below. I know how much he hates that picture, so of course I had to use it!

As it turns out, he was very surprised and had no idea that I had been planning this for months! His friends came from near and far to help us celebrate and stayed until all hours of the night. It was a lot of fun to watch him mingle and laugh that evening. I hope the memories of this birthday will stay with him for years to come. He's 40 now, but has such an incredibly youthful persona. In fact, his childlike spirit is one of the qualities I love most about him. He will always be young at heart. He lives each day with passion. That's something he teaches me everyday and probably doesn't even realize it. There is no day like today. Live it up. Take the chance. Give lots of hugs. Love. Love. Love.

Comments

[Jennifer Grey]

What a wonderful post. This is so awe inspiring. You're right..live each day to it's fullest.

PS ~ absolutely loved the idea of the photo with the "big hair" on the cake! You have great sense of humor, and I'm sure your husband greatly appreciated all you did for him..even if there was a little embarssment involved.

oxox
Jennifer

[Rosemary]

Happy Belated Birthday to George!
What a great day for him. How sweet of you to plan a wonderful party!!
40 is only a number!!!
Thanks for sharing the surprise with us.
Have a great weekend!
Rosemary

[jessi nagy]

how fun!
i did this for my hubby about 3 years ago. he was floored, i did it a week before the big day! we had friends and family fly out. it was the biggest undertaking i have done. and the biggest secret i ever had to keep from him! in the end it was worth it. ps i will never do it again!
jessi nagy

[Alison Gibbs]

Andrea how wonderful that George's party was a surprise one. It is so much fun to organise and then to see their face when it all happens is so special.
Alison

[bj]

I love that YOU love your hubby so much! A belated Happy Birthday to him!
bj

[vintage flair]

You are such a sneaky wife! Ummm..Is that George on the cake? You should of posted that photo...It looks like a fun photo with all that feathered hair. ha ha
Lori

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Happy Birthday Mr. George!!!!

I hope you had fun, take Andrea care and hope to see pics of the baby.

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Chiara

[Vickie]

Happy birsthday to George. He sounds wonderful and how sweet of you to give a wonderful party like that!

[Bristol]

What a great idea~ You have so much on your plate with a newborn and a toddler, what a wonderful thought!! Looks like a great party!!
Bristol

[Denise Fontaine]

I love your bracelets could idea to close till after Xmas! Love the glitter!

[Karla]

What a wonderful thing to do! I'm sure these are memories George will take with him for a lifetime. Happy birthday to him!
Karla