A 40th Surprise Party

It's been the year of surprise parties for us! Back in March, we went to my friend Faith's surprise party, and then of course there was the palooza Ryan threw for me...and last week we had one more! Ryan's step-sister, Lori, turned 40 last week. Her husband and one of her friends put together a really great party for her, and I was put on picture detail. ;)

Here are some peeks at the night!

They had done a good job with the decorations. Nice and simple, but very classy.

 Loved the 40!!

 Major props for the levels of 90s hair height she was able to achieve. I never could get my hair to do that.

 The room was a perfect space for a party.

Found this really handsome guy making punch...

 CAKE!!!

She was surprised!

This is Lori with her mom. (Fun fact: waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back in the day when Lori and I were third graders, we were in the same class, and I spent the night at her mom's house one night. Who ever would have known we'd grow up to be related?)

 Lori and her dad.

Happy birthday time...

The boys were SUPER excited about the icing.

And then of course, just a sampling of the family. (There are more.)

My date...

 Vintage Ryan with the birthday girl...

A good night, and a good party. Happy 40th, Lori!!