Monday, September 24, 2007

I've Been Living A Lie...

...several, in fact. I've been lying to my wife and kids for a while now, and it's taken a toll. I've not been sleeping real well and I feel like I'm physically falling apart. I can't do it anymore and I'm thankful that I don't have to. We celebrated Angie's 40th birthday last night with a monster surprise party and it was great, but I'm glad it's finally over.

About a month ago, Angie's friends and I started conspiring to pull this off. Carey helped secure the location and Jessie was the mechanism to get her there. There rest was mine. I catered the party with Mexican food from the Blue Goose (Angie's favorite restaurant). I ordered a bounce house to keep the many kids busy so the adults could have a good time. I had a trip to Sam's Club for drinks with Bob (Angie thought I was working out - even dumped water on my head to make it look like sweat). Dylan and I did the rest of the shopping while we were "hunting" before the party.

Almost everyone showed and everybody had a good time. The food was outstanding (enchiladas, fajitas, and quesadilla bar - made to order) and we even had a little entertainment as Justin wrote an original song for his mom and played it at the party. I don't think there was a dry eye in the place when he did.

Everything went real well and she got the 40th birthday surprise party that she had dreamed about. Me - I'm just glad its over. I've slept better already.

SL

5 comments:

Michele Force said...

It was a fabulous time, Scott! You done good. When's the next party?

Angie Lessard said...

And how sweet you are to have told all those lies for me!!! I had a wonderful 40th birthday being surrounded by everyone I love! It couldn't have been any better.

You did an awesome job and I really appreciate all you did and all the lying you and my friends had to do to pull it off! I love you very much!

April said...

Scott, this was a wonderful party. We were all very impressed with the great job you guys did.

Paul Lessard said...

(Angie thought I was working out - even dumped water on my head to make it look like sweat)

judging by the size of your belly, that's what you do every time...

hummm...

ChefMichele said...

Happy 40th Angie...and Congrats on throwing your first 40th bd party Scott. Next suprise party in Texas I think we all should really suprise ya and show up from NY. Sounds like you made it so very nice for Angie. Good Job bro!!....btw my 50th is in 4 yrs- you can feel free to start planning now....LOL