Surprise Un-Birthday Party

On Nov. 1st, we celebrated JD's 30th birthday. Yes, his real birthday is Dec. 1st, but last year the finals looming made it a little more difficult to kick up our heels and party. So, I decided to take the challenge and throw a surprise party for the man who seems to always figure any other surprises I try to pull off.

Here is his first reaction. Looks mighty confused!! Can I just say I got him goooood!!!

The next picture is JD wearing his party hat. The party was pirate themed. Fitting.

And of course the birthday created a lovely excuse to have a BBQ in November. I've never had a BBQ in November. You'd think it would be too cold. But no- it was in the upper 90s. In fact the heat kept popping the balloons.

Cute Kate

Some of the party crew- someone must have said something very intellectual and thought provoking here. Only the most dignified conversation will do at a pirate party.

I spotted these suckers at the dollar store and couldn't resist. They were the reason behind me making the kids goodie bags. When I see some clothes or shoes or kitchen gear I want, I debate a bunch before deciding. But these things were an instant- must have!

Below- Liza modeling her new frames.