Saturday, October 11, 2008

the 11th year surprise!

So, I have to give Jason props...after 11 years of marriage, he pulled off a big early birthday surprise for me last night! He's had this plan in the works with a friend of ours since March and he kept it a secret!

I thought that we were supposed to go to Keystone in the mountains this weekend with said friends to stay at their condo. Well, turns out their condos were being painted this weekend, so we were just going to meet them downtown for dinner last night. Little did I know, there was more to come.

Apparently, when Jim Gaffigan (probably my favorite comedian) tickets went on sale in March for this October show, he and Jaqui got to work at planning this surprise. So, we met up with Jaqui, Max, and Deb for dinner at this great little cajun place downtown (Hello--they have fried pickles--what's not to like? ;0) he he) and had a great meal. Well, when they arrived they were all like "Happy birthday" and, "I can't believe we kept the surprise for this long"...and I was like, "Huh? my birthday isn't for 2 weeks and what surprise?" still in the dark (remember, I'm gifted ;0) he he). So, Jason turns to me and asks me if I wanted to order a Hot Pocket...I started to connect the dots b/c Jim Gaffigan does a HILARIOUS bit about Hot Pockets, and then of course I figured it out :)

So, we finished dinner and headed on down to the Buell Theater to see Jim perform...and, let me just say, he did not disappoint! He was even funnier in person than he is on the shows we've seen...he even busted out a joke about West Virginia!! (I think that was arranged for my birthday ;0) he he).

Both momma and baby were content with a belly full of fried pickles and laughter to spare! :)

So, Kudos to my wonderful husband Jason...but, now that you've pulled off one surprise...let the games begin! ;0)

xoxoxoxo

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