Garrett's Surprise Party

Wed. Dec. 30th, '09 ~ SURPRISE Garrett!!
Bernie and I planned a surprise birthday party for Garrett
today. It took both of us colaborating to pull it off. I sent out
invites last week and hoped noone would slip and tell Garrett.
This morning, while Garrett was at basketball practice, Tyler
and I headed to North Platte to get things for his party at the
North Platte Rec Center. On the way there, we met Garrett
on the road coming home from practice, dang...we waved as we
went by and it wasnt long when my cell phone was ringing and
Garrett wanted to know where we were going....so............I lied!
I told Garrett I was dropping Tyler off at a friends and going to
my sister Jenny's to visit with my neice who was home for Xmas.
He totally bought my story! Bernie had to do chores this morning
at work but got home about the same time that Garrett got home
from practice. Bernie then told Garrett he wanted to run to NP to
get some stuff from Menards. Garrett did NOT want to go to Menards!
But, Bernie got him to go. Once in NP, they drove over to the Rec Center.
Tyler and I were waiting when they pulled in.

The look on Garrett's face when they pulled into the parking
lot and he spotted Tyler and I waving from the door was
priceless!! He looked shocked and confused...then he just
had a big smile on his face!

Once inside, Garrett saw all of the 'party stuff' and asked
what was going on. He was sooo surprised! He couldn't
believe we pulled off surprising him!!

It was so funny to trick Garrett! He said I was a good liar! :)
We couldn't let his 16th birthday go without a celebration tho.

Guests start to arrive. Kyle, Carli, Kailen and Jordan were
the first to arrive. We had pizza and cupcakes.


Time to sing and blow out the candles!

Garrett's friend made him sit in the 'birthday chair'.
Jordan, Justin, Carli, Riley, Alecia, Kailen, Kyle and cousin Dani.

Classmate and friend Wade made it later.

The guys' had fun playing tennis on the Wii.

Cousin Dani and friend Alecia play ping pong.

The guys' changed their clothes and it was time for some
basketball. Even Bernie got in on the action!

The guys' had lots of fun playing basketball. They had quite
a game going. They played for several hours. Some got in the
pool too. Everyone had a great time and we were so
glad for everyone that came and helped Garrett celebrate his
big day! Garrett said his party was great and he was SO surprised!
We're glad he had a great day. Happy 16th Garrett!