I actually pulled it off.
Last night we had a surprise birthday party for MATT. I learned that MAN oh MAN, I am so very bad at keeping secrets. I only just decided to do this less than a WEEK before Matt's birthday...and I frantically ran around making plans. It was extremely hard to keep the secret from Matt, and I almost slipped up about a million different times. I was covering things up like crazy. So glad it turned out to be a great surprise for him! He deserved a fun celebration for the big 4-0.
Matt's day started off with a candy-gram! I have not made one of these since high school, and Sue and I had a great time putting this one together, giggling and trying not to make it too obscene, since I knew my children would see it.
The boys gave him a basket of "40's". 
Here we are, just after arriving at the surprise party! We held it at a local restaurant. He swears he had NO idea it was coming, so either he is a really good liar, or I am a really good liar. The world may never know.
The cake! Yum! Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. The best.
Half of the crowd! Clockwise round the table: Ralph, John, Karen, Steve, Darren, Sue, Rich, Barbara, Katie, Melissa and Sara.
The other half of the crowd...round the table clockwise, Rebecca, Jason, Matt, Chris, Gwen, Anthony, Monique, Tiffany, Alison and Rod.
The b-day boy, opening presents.
Yea, there's a gag gift in every bunch. A little something for the old man. Thanks Rod and Alison! 
Matt's favorite gift - Rock Band! A few friends came over after the party and we played the night away. Too much fun! I like doing the singing, but I get a little offended when it tells me my singing is "weak." Don't they know who I AM???? Sheesh!
Jason and Rebecca, great friends and party planners extraordinaire. I absolutely could NOT have done this without Rebecca. She got the decorations, picked up the cake, decorated everything...she was fantastic. Love you, Rebecca! 
Whew. Although it was tons of fun, I will NOT be doing another surprise party anytime soon. It's too hard to keep a secret from your spouse!
Happy birthday to Matt! Now I am gonna go take a nap. My nerves are shot.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Much Ado About Matt
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We had a great time helping with the surprise and hangin' out. You know how I love birthdays. You'll have to add the video clip of Matt walking in. And have a Rock Band soon -- kind of like karaoke, which is a fav of mine.
YOU HAVE ROCKBAND!!! BAAAHH!!!
Looks like you planned a great party!! I LOVE the candy gram!! My husband turns 40 in March....I might have to steal this idea.
Great party for sure! Glad Matt had a fun birthday. Thanks for the invite!
Your candy sign cracked me up! Good for you for pulling off the surprise!
I am so jealous for not being there to celebrate awesomeness that is Matt. The party looked soooo fun! I am so happy that you guys had a fun time....get ready for the big 60th for papa coop..more info tomorrow...woo hoo!!!
AAAWW! WHat a good little wifee you are! hehe Tell Matt that when I come out we can start a band. I call drums.
How FUN! FUN! FUN! I'm glad he was surprised!
Matt, Happy Birthday! Nicole, way to go on the surprise birthday party! You are good...it looked like a true surprise and like a whole lot of fun...We too have a fortieth Birthday coming up for you know who! He isn't looking forward to it and has forbidden my from any kind of celebrations! :( I think I should though....
What a darling picture in the post below of Matt and Steve! I will snag that for keeps if that is okay! Cute family. Great post! And HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY MATT!
Love Kate and Steve
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