Surprise!!!

We couldn't have asked for a better victim for a surprise birthday party. Jesse's dad even ran into guests in the parking lot. They cleverly said they had just eaten dinner & were leaving (thanks mom & dad). When Paul reached the top of the stairs he glanced at all of us & I still don't think it registered until we all started to sing Happy Birthday.

Jesse read a cowboy poem to his dad he called "hard to chew" & Jake White really made the evening memorable, wowing us on his guitar. I had to laugh when Kristan leaned over & said wow it would be nice to have a talent you could share with people. Shortly after her comment Jake started to sing & play the guitar & she said "okay, 2 talents" :)

Thank you to everyone who helped pull it off, I know you went the extra mile to make it a special night. Phil we missed you, I don't think we could get you to your own birthday party though. Hopefully eventually that will change--it's a rare occassion, but we do like having you around.