My bff since birth turned forty, and what better way to say happy birthday than to surprise her in person!?? Janae was hosting her annual "sistas weekend" where her six sisters and her mom come to her home in Arizona for some fun in the sun and awesome girl time. It also happened to be her birthday weekend so her sistas contacted me weeks ago and we planned this little reunion unbeknownst to her.
The plan was to go to a movie on Friday afternoon, then to a 'theme' restaurant where you're supposed to wear only black and white (while the house is being set up for the party). I flew in on Friday and was picked up at the airport by Kim and we headed straight for the theater. We figured we'd see the movie then surprise Janae on the way out of the theater. Well, the movie time got botched so with some quick texting back and forth with the sistas, Kim and I headed over to Borders where the group was hanging out trying to figure out the next step.
I casually walked amongst the aisles of books and when she came near I asked out loud about a particular book (Pioneer Woman - the one I mailed to Janae for her bday). Of course the title got her attention and the double-take-pause-step-back-stunned expression was priceless! I think patrons of the normally quiet store were getting annoyed with all the cackling laughing and talking of 9 women!
Instead of going to a 'themed restaurant', we blindfolded her and we went back to her house where her family and friends were waiting for the big surprise.
I don't know what was more surprising to her then - that she actually had a surprise party, or that it was in her own backyard!
They set up a white tent, had delish catered food, a fun DJ, games and prizes. It was a lot of fun!
On Saturday we lounged by the pool all day and relaxed, talked, caught up on life, then went out to dinner and a comedy club called JesterZ.
Rachelle, Janae, me, Laura, Anna (in back: Adrianne and Lisa. Sharon and Terri are walking in the door).
What a super fun getaway! Thanks to John for taking the kids for the weekend the sistas for a fab time!
I can't wait to get better pictures and the video that Adrianne is making!
