Suprise! Celebrating 30 Years

I turned 30- don't know where the time has gone, but it's here- the BIG 3-0! I thought I would be more sad about leaving my 20's, but really I am so excited about this next stage in my life!

 

To celebrate the big day, little did I know, Brett (and our parents), worked super hard to pull off the best surprise EVER! I knew we were doing something to celebrate, but I wasn't sure what it was going to be. Brett told me to get dressed up and be ready by a certain time. I was then blindfolded and driven what seems like all around the city! Once we arrived at our final destination, Perry's Steakhouse, I could take off my blindfold. We were escorted to what I thought was our table, only to realize- I walked into a room FILLED with family and friends singing Happy Birthday! Tears just started coming (thanks pregnancy)! You could not imagine all the love I felt at that moment. Friends and family traveled in from Dallas, San Antonio, lifelong friends from elementary school through college all there to celebrate. I am truly blessed to have such wonderful people in my life!=) You all mean more to me than you will ever know!

 

We had the entire "wine room" to ourselves, and the night was just perfect. We enjoyed absolutely fabulous appetizers and dinner, followed by, of course, a yummy birthday dessert. Then came the toasts and memories from over the years- I think I cried through it all! Thanks to everyone who shared.

 

Thanks could never be enough for my wonderful husband who pulled off the special night all amid a new job, moving to Houston, selling a house, building a house, and waiting for the arrival of our baby girl (just a few stresses, right?). And thanks to my parents for the wine, beautiful flower centerpieces, and pictures- they brought back so many memories. And my mother-in-law for creating the beautiful invites, and party favors! I am truly blessed to have everyone of you in my life.

Thanks for making the big 3-0 a night I will remember and cherish forever!=)

 

**I was so busy talking and enjoying the night, I barely took any pictures, so here are the few I have. I know others have some, so if you do please pass them along my way, I would love to see them. 

 



When we arrived at Perry's.

 

 

Beautiful centerpieces, decorations, and favors.

My favorite, pink and pearls!

Favor boxes with my initials filled with my favorite candies, and bubbles.

 

Invite

Inside of Invite

 

 

 



Rachel and Blake came even though she was on bed rest having her baby Olivia in two days!

Such wonderful friends to travel in!

Love you all!

Thanks family!

What a wonderful surprise!

A great night!

Lots of love!

(wish I made it all the way around to room to get more pics with the rest of the guests).

 

Yummy birthday desserts!

 

Happy Happy Birthday!

 

Thanks Brett- Love YOU!

Team Crew- Go For the Gold!

With the move and all the chaos, we were trying to find a weekend to celebrate Crew's birthday. Since all his friends are in Austin, I  knew we had to have his party there. But having a house on the market and having a birthday party did not go together. So- we decided to have it at Crew's favorite place- Rolly Pollies! It's a big open gym with a foam pit, climbing wall, trampolines, bars, trapezes, zip lines, blow up castles, etc. Trying to brainstorm a theme- my mother-in-law came up with "Team Crew- Go for the Gold"- an Olympic themed party. Since we had spent the last few weeks watching the Olympics, and it was at a gym, this was perfect! She worked super hard and quickly to make all the invites and party accessories. Thank you sooooo much Grancie for pulling it all together, you are amazing!  Everything looked ADORABLE (as usual), and gave the party the creative "touch". But lets just say, being pregnant, moving, and having a 3 year old- this place was GREAT! In fact, I may never have a party at home again. The staff set everything up, cut the cake, cleaned the room- couldn't have been easier.

 

And Crew- he had a BLAST!!! He was so excited to see all his friends one last time. He hugged every single one as they came in. He was all smiles and had the BEST day celebrating! Thanks to all our wonderful friends and neighbors who made the day so special, not only for Crew, but for his mommy and daddy too. We miss you all already!

 

Birthday banner hung in the party room.

Adorable Invites made by Grancie!

(She drew Crew as a gymnast and made a gold medal around his neck).

 

Back side of the invites- Crew doing flips!

Each child had a gold medal plate at their seat, an Olympic torch filled with popcorn, and Gatorade.

 

So cute!

The finished tables.

Party Room

 

Each guest received a gold medal to wear after playtime ended.

They also got goodie bags filled with American flag tattoos, stickers, snacks, and of course a flag to wave.

 

 

Getting ready to "Happy Birthday Crew" to get the bounce house to blow up.

Crew and his friend Caitlin.

(So cute she came in her official Olympic gear!)

 

 

Fields and her daddy.

Crew's "Buddy" Jack.

Yea for the trapeze!

Foam pits are so fun!

Bouncing on a ball while holding onto the bar- Crew's favorite!

 

Look at these silly monkeys!

 

 



Cheese!!

 

 



Crew having a BLAST!!!

 

 

Enjoying their snacks.

Yum Yum!

And cooling off after all that hard play!

 

Such sweet girls!

 

 The yummy and adorable cake!

 

 

Happy Birthday to CREW!

Family Pic!

The birthday boy had so much fun- as you can tell!=)

 

 And it was soo hard saying bye to everyone when the party ended.

This is his best friend Luke, so cute how well they get along!

August 21, 2012- Crew's 3rd Bday

On Crew's real birthday we celebrated with just our family. I took Crew to lunch at Rain Forest Cafe. He loved the animals and rainstorms- we even got to sit right next to the fish tank. He thought it was great that we could watch "Nemo" while we ate!=) Crew was not too sure what to think about the waiters and waitresses singing Happy Birthday to him, haha!

That night we took Crew to Chuck E Cheeses for a night of Pizza, Games, and Fun. Neither Brett nor I had been there since we were kids (back in the Showbiz Pizza days), so we didn't know what to expect. We were very impressed. Crew LOVED the shows, games, putting the tokens in, crawling in the tunnels and slides, and even getting to "buy" something with all his tickets at the end of the night. We topped off the night with a birthday cookie he picked out! I would say it was a fabulous way to celebrate our favorite 3 year old! Love you Crew!=)

Dino Shaped nuggets at Rain Forest Cafe

 

 



You are singing to ME?

The BIG Elephant!

 

 

Watching the show while we ate our pizza.

Crew liked to watch the stage- he was so entertained!

Look at this cute little hand with his token cups...so cute!

Hugs for Barney!

 

A car ride with Chuck E!

Playing some bball with daddy.

 

How about guitar hero!

 

 

Chuck E Cheese even came out for a visit!

 

Wow, 149 tickets! Lets go shopping!

 

 



And for ALL those tickets he picked out a rubber snake and a can of PlayDoh!

Big 3 year old with his bday smiley face cookie!

And we even got a sketch to remember the fun we had!