the big three-o

MBH turned 30 a few weeks ago. Since it was a mAjOr milestone, I wanted to throw him a surprise party...with an 80's theme. I started thinking and planning in August. We worked it out so all of his family could come...and some of mine as well.

Things didn't go exactly as planned...seeing as how I accidentally revealed all the secrets to him less then 2 weeks before. BUT it was fun to have everyone here for a few days. Because the party was the day before turkey day, we all got to spend Thanksgiving together too...along with some additional family that didn't get here in time for the party.

Here is the birthday boy with his awesome 80's hair-do...



Here is the sparklin' cake...I thought these were a fun substitute for candles. I only wish they were 15 times longer so they didn't burn out so quickly!





This pic. is of the family from my side that were in attendance :)


And this is the only pic. I could find of his side...the rest were all individual people. Anyway...
Check out those awesome 80's clothes/hair. My favorite is Lex (on the left...in the teal track suite). We had fun trying on some funky DI clothes. If you're ever looking for a good laugh, I recommend you do the same! :) (check out that awesome balloon arch Lexi and Lee made...it's totally tubular!)


This party taught me a few "life lessons"...One is that I have GOT to stop procrastinating. Another is that a theme party only works if the majority...if not all...the people are willing to participate - which is not the case for my gnarly 80's party. I ended up feeling like a dweeb :) anyway...

I am SO THANKFUL for all who came. THANK YOU all for the help with food/decor. We had fun and loved seeing each of you. I miss you all and wish I could see you more often.

Happy Birthday MBH! I hope you had fun on your special day :)