Happy 30th Risae (pictures coming)

Friday the 18th was my 30th birthday. I was planning on a nice dinner at my favorite restaurant Ottavio's and then out to a movie. When we arrived at the restaurant our hostess led us into a huge room and I thought, "Wow, I don't want to sit in here there are no small tables." I turned and saw my college friend John Doyle and his wife and he said, "Surprise!!" I looked around and saw two of my childhood friends Sharman and Emily and their husbands and I then realized it was a party for me. I could not believe it. I have never had a surprise party thrown for me before and Jeff said I mentioned that to him a year ago. What a husband!!!! He really is not good at keeping secrets but he did very well. I had no freaking clue. Later my parents showed up with 3o+ balloons. Then our neighbors who were supposed to be babysitting our kids came with our children in tow, closely followed by Chad and Jami Ahlmer from college. I was serenaded by an accordion playing musician and sung Happy Birthday in Italian. I spent the entire night in shock. I cannot remember having any real conversations, my mind was a marshmellow. Thanks to all who celebrated with me. It sure made turning 30 easier because I had my best friends about me and I loved every minute of it.
Thanks to Jeff (my one and only Awesome Man!) for planning the best night ever!