Ponderings From Picket Fence Cottage - A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words! A 40th Surprise Birthday Party!

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Aug. 30, 2007
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words! A 40th Surprise Birthday Party!

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Last Friday night, I had the 'surprise' of my (so-far) 40 year life! Since my birthday had come and gone last Wednesday...I did not suspect a thing! And since Chad said that my 'big birthday bash' was my trip to Charlotte back in June to the She Speaks conference...I was clueless! And since Chad and the children had a nice little quiet family birthday celebration/cake for me ON my birthday...who knew??!! And since my friends called with birthday greetings and brought my birthday presents to me earlier in the week....I had no idea! But they pulled one over on me!!

My parents were going to take the children to CiCi's Pizza while Chad took me out to eat. But he said we needed to make a quick stop at the church...something about water. When we walked in in the door....

I could catch flies with that big mouth!

I was met with a loud chorus of "SURPRISE!" and a sea of faces of family members and church and homeschool friends! For once in my life, I was absolutely speechless! All I could do was laugh! I had a wonderful time, and it was definitely a highlight of my 40 years! If this is the way to start the next forty years...I say, bring it on! Thank you to Chad, all my dear friends (especially Lori, the "instigator"

), my children, and my family for planning such a special celebration! I love you all!

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Aug. 30, 2007 - Surprise, Surprise......

Posted by Betty @ Country Charm

I do think you were surprised.....it was a fun party...hope John forgives us for not going to CiCi's......Love, Mama

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Aug. 30, 2007 - oh-this is so great!

Posted by Anonymous

Those first three pictures just made me SO happy! It was like osmosis or something!

What joy in your face-and SURPRISE!

Happy birthday, so glad it was made special ten times over! :-)

Love, Rebecca from Renaissance

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Aug. 30, 2007 - Very Surprised???

Posted by bubbebobbie

So who told you about the party??? Hee hee!
That is such a grea picture.
Is German Chocolate cake your favorite?
Because of Jesus, Bobbie

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Aug. 30, 2007 - Happy, Happy Belated Birthday My Friend

Posted by MaryBeth

Glad you had lots of surprises and laughter to begin the next forty years...
Thanks for sharing the photos--

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Aug. 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Kelli

What a wonderful surprise, Amy! You have very sweet family and friends! Everyone looks like they had fun!
Kelli

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Aug. 31, 2007 - Happy Birthday...again!

Posted by lovemyhome

I'm so glad you were surprised! I sure do wish we could have been there! We wanted to come so bad! But we're so glad you had a great time!
Love,
Laura

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