The *SURPRISE!* Shafferland Shuffle

Well! Some of you know this already and some of you don't, but my husband, family, and friends got me GOOD yesterday. Guess who found herself smack in the middle of a surprise party?

THIS GIRL!!

So obviously that will be blog fodder for days. :) I'm still a bit speechless, and it's been hours now, since that door opened and half a million voices yelled surprise!

Hopefully the old Shuffle makes sense today!

* Last Sunday we were in celebration mode, because we helped with a baby shower! Ryan's sister is having a baby this summer, and a bunch of friends and family got together to celebrate all of them! I helped with pictures, and we had a fun Sunday!

* Monday was STUNNING!!! We even squeezed in a quick walk before our day got crazy! That night, we played divide and conquer, because Ryan went to help our friends work on demo projects at their house (he was like a kid on Christmas with that!) and I went with my friend Cara to cheer on our favorite tennis coach! (Our friend and fellow class-of-96 member!) We even made fan club signs and the whole bit. It was a FUN night! Bekah's first tennis match is in the books!

* Tuesday night we wrapped up our small group for the year by hosting a cookout for our group! We had another beautiful weather day and loved opening up our garage for dinner together with these people who have become our dear friends. We appreciate them! (Phoebe even came! She was quite a helper.)

* Wednesday was our 65th monthiversary! We had a busy day, so we celebrated on the run, which included a meeting at church for some upcoming choir fun, and a Starbucks date on the way home! It may not have been the most elaborate monthiversary ever, but we were no less grateful for this life we share!

* I spoke this weekend, which meant I was very busy at home on Thursday, getting ready for everything! It was kind of rainy, so apparently that means ducks moved into our yard! But the good part of the rain this week? Leaves popped out on ALL the trees and plants! I was so excited! It did clear up enough that night for  walk, and we were so glad. We have missed our walks!

* Friday was (as you probably read) our little Braeya's (Brailey's) birthday, and I fear she had a rather lackluster day because both of her parents were far too preoccupied with other events. :) We did try to make her feel special, but you know, she's a cat. Who knows if she figured it out!?!? I spoke at a women's event that night and went solo, because Ryan said he had birthday stuff to do. Boy, did he ever!?!? I had a great time at the church, though. Such sweet ladies!

* And then there was yesterday! A day of shopping in Indianapolis with Ryan and taking pictures at our niece's birthday party turned into a big big SURPRISE for me! What in the world! I cannot possibly condense ALL of yesterday into a little blurb here, but let's just say there were LOTSA people, LOTSA pictures, LOTSA fun, and BELLE was at my party! (Yes, Belle the princess.) I am so grateful for all the people who were able to attend and for Ryan and his army of helpers who made the day a wild success. (Seriously, people. You want Ryan to plan your parties. He has mad skills.)

Can't wait to tell you about this party!!!