About a week and a half ago, I had an idea, throw a surprise party for Bret since he turned 30 a week ago. We had plans the night of his birthday and while we did celebrate with my family by going out to dinner, I wanted to bless him with something just for him. I started plotting with my friend Tammie.

I told Bret that Tammie was having a bonfire at her house on Friday. She has parties like this regularly, so it was a great cover.

I was freaking out and worrying all day about all of the plans and everyone getting there around the same time. I called my brother like 5 times (I never call him). I emailed Tammie all day (but that’s normal).

When we were getting ready to leave…

Bret “Ehhh, I dunno if I want to go.”
Jen (Internal OH NO!) “Oh, well, um, Anthony will be there, we haven’t seen him in forever!”
Bret “Yea, good point.”
Jen (Internal, whew!)

My siblings were invited too, but they don’t normally go to my friend’s parties, so I told them to sneak out and park on the road down the street from my friend’s house. I figured that would blow the cover.

We finally drive over and I swear it’s SO obvious that I’m hiding something. I was shaking and nervous (I made him drive too!) and texting on my phone.

We park in the driveway and EVERYONE is on the porch, including my siblings! I’m like, CRAP! He’s going to know, he’s going to know!

We walk up and everyone yells surprise. Bret kind of laughs, says his hellos.

Tammie looks at me “I don’t think he gets it!”
Jen “Babe, this is for you!”
Bret “Wait, what? My birthday was last week!”

Then we chowed down on BBQ and had some beers. We sat outside around a bonfire. I even brought over hotdogs and marshmallows to throw him off! It was such a chill night and just plain perfect. I’m so glad I could surprise him and that he had a great time.

So why am I never throwing him another surprise party? Well, cus I can’t keep secrets that long from him! I’m terrible with gifts too…lol, I get too excited!

So my first and only surprise party was a success! 🙂

(Note: this was from my brother’s birthday party the week before!)