I truly can't believe that I was able to pull off Mac's surprise 30th birthday party. I had thoughts of throwing him a surprise party several months ago but I let the idea slide because I figured it would be too much work being 8 months pregnant and I was convinced I would ruin the surprise some way or other. It was almost a bust when an invitation I sent out got sent back to me because our friends had moved and I didn't know about it. Thankfully....I had that day off and got the mail myself....my heart sank to my stomach when I saw his invitation sent back....return to sender!!! ugh! Mac has so many great friends...high school friends and college friends flew in from out of town to help surprise him and it was a success!!! Just check out the smile on this boys face when he saw the 40 plus people that had gathered to celebrate his birthday...he is loved!! This smile alone was worth every minute of planning, every dollar spent, and the swollen ankles I suffered from running around town to finalize details:)
Happy Birthday, Mac......I love you!
My dad making sure Mac didn't run the other way in embarrassment
The 'surprise'
Nick drove in from Atlanta
Whitney flew in from Chicago and Andy helped set up golf on Saturday...Thank YOU!!
George flew in from Chicago too!
Birthday shots
The boys
Mac and his mom who came to celebrate from Buffalo
Kisses for baby Maryn
I have been living in flat shoes my entire pregnancy and I was determined to wear high heels for his party....bad mistake!!!!!! I could barely walk to the car at the end of the night...my feet and ankles were so swollen. The things us ladies do for fashion.
I just love him
My cousin Cory and his wife Amanda, Mr. and Mrs. Grund and dad
The cake I had made with his invitation printed on it...I promise it wasn't a threat, boys.... he'll still be playing golf
Heidi came to celebrate
Nick, Jen and Scott
The invitation
George, mom, Mac's cousin CK flew in from D.C., Tim, and Allison
Opening presents
Blowing out the candles
His mom and I made a poster with a bunch of his baby and birthday pictures
The boys givin Maryn some lov'in
We all had an awsome time and Mac kept thanking me again and again for days after the party. I think it feels good to know that so many people care about you...we all know we're loved but when people make an effort to show you that they value you as a friend..it means the world. Thank you to everyone who came in from out of town and those friends from Charleston who helped me keep this party a secret for so long.
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