Josh's Surprise Birthday Party!

I just had to smash cake in his face!

For two weeks, I planned a surprise party for Josh's birthday. Since Josh took a semester off for us to get married, he is a semester behind most of his friends he met in Miami. We don't get to see them nearly as often as we would like. So I thought a surprise party would be a great opportunity for everyone to get together. I started the arrangements by hacking into Josh's school account to get his friends email addresses. I spent two weeks tip-toeing around, secretly communicating with his friends, ordering a cake, arranging transportation for everyone, making reservations and in some cases "making up stories" so Josh's won't suspect anything! I hated telling Josh white lies but it was for a good cause, right!?!

I scheduled the party for last weekend because his actual birthday is the day before their second exam. I figured more people would be able to attend. In fact, I largely underestimated how loved Josh is and how many people would take time away from studying to celebrate his birthday. 26 people to be exact!

Everyone, except for Courtney, Andy, Josh and I, met at the school at 5:30pm. Our driver, Ren, piled everyone into two buses and began the 30 minute drive to the restaurant. I arrange for a taxi to take the four of us to the restaurant at 6:00pm. Josh knew we were going to the restaurant with Andy and Courtney, he just didn't know that most of his friends from Merp would be there too!!!

We arrived at the restaurant with no one in sight. For a minute, I was worried something happened along the way. A table for 20 was even set up in the restaurant but where was everyone? We sat at another table for a few minutes until a herd of cheerful people came running in. I thought Josh was going to have a heart attack! I was impressed how many people actually came. Josh has made some really great friends where ever he goes.

To make a long story short, it was a great evening. The food was nice, cake was great, and it was wonderful having everyone together for Josh's birthday. He said it was the nicest thing I have ever done for him. I thought getting married was pretty nice but what do I know!!! :)