Derrick's Surprise Party!

For Derrick's birthday we went to dinner with Stewart and

Erin, and Andy and Natalie. After dinner, he had softball

games, so we couldn't do anything else. Then the next day, I

 took him to Iron Man 3. I could tell he kind of felt like we

 didn't do much for his birthday, but it's because I planned

 a surprise party for him the next weekend, when everyone

would be able to make it. I was hoping that he wouldn't find

out what I was up to! Erin and I had planned a barbecue,

and said we forgot a few things. So Derrick and Stewart

would need to go to the store to get them. Stewart knew 

what was going on, too, but pretended like he didn't.

When they got to the store, I sent Derrick a text telling

him there had been a change of plans. There was a book

in our van, telling him what he needed to do. It was a little

scavenger hunt type thing through the store. I had to give

us time to get everything ready at the house. Andy and 

Karree parked down the street so Derrick wouldn't see 

their cars.We hurried and blew up balloons and 

decorated around the house.Then everyone hid in a room,

 and waited for the key word, and they jumped out and

 yelled, "surprise!" He was pretty surprised!

 I was glad it worked! =)

He was laughing at our beautiful singing. We sung the 

happy birthday song so amazing! ;)

These 2 are so cute!

My allergies were driving me insane! My eye was

all bloodshot, ugh!

We made a little "movie" (which I'll post as soon 

as it's done) very late at night. At like, 1 in the

 morning! =) We were getting ready to film, and 

took a few pictures. It looks like Erin missed

 the kissing memo!

It was a fun day/night! I am so glad that everything 

worked so well! I am so thankful for such great family, 

who will help me and be there for Derrick! Thank you, 

Stewart & Erin, Gaven & Karree, and Andy & Natalie!