Subtitle: When you know your husband is a keeper
If you know me at all, you know I love a good celebration. But I’m usually the one planning it. I knew that Ryan was up to something for my birthday. But, never in a million years did I expect a surprise party. Never. Seriously, I am still in shock.
He drove us up to my favorite restaurant on Saturday at 11 for lunch. I thought maybe we were meeting my parents. But, when we walked in, many of my closest friends and family were smiling back at me. I nearly died.
There were my favorite book club gals.
There were even cute kids.
There was lots of family.
And more good friends.
And this girl managed to go to lunch with me on my birthday and never let on.
There was delicious food and even birthday hats.
If you know my friend Michelle at Decor and the Dog, count yourself among the lucky ones. She helped Ryan plan and made sure many of my friends made it. She and Nate also made sure we had plenty of pictures. And she didn’t let me in on at all. Sneaky one, this one.
Thank you to all of our friends and family for making my birthday so special. I just couldn’t stop saying, “I cannot BELIEVE this.” And there were happy tears on the way home.
And a big thanks to this guy. I’m keeping him around for the next 30+ years.
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Amber @ Wills Casa says
What an amazing surprise! Way to go Ryan! Happy 30th Kim!!
Kenz @ Interiors By Kenz says
What a great husband! You are beautiful. You look so so happy! I’m glad your party was a rioting success 🙂
Jane VanVooren Rogers says
That is so awesome, Kim! Big kudos to Ryan for throwing you such a great shindig! And I’m catching up on your blog and loving it. You are so motivated and talented! Way to go! 🙂
Kim Woodward says
Thank you so much, Jane. What a wonderfully nice thing to say. And it means so much coming from such a talented woman.
As for Ryan, he totally won the hubby award for the party. He did it even though it’s not his thing at all. Couldn’t have been more touched by the gesture and work he put into it.
Rita Templeton says
So awesome!! Mad props to Ryan for putting it together – what a sweet guy. 🙂
Oh, and happy belated 30th! Welcome to the club!
Kim Woodward says
Right? I think I’ll keep him. (Mostly because I know no one else could handle me. I don’t think the rest of the population is “ready for this jelly” if you know what I mean. )
(I don’t even know what I mean, so that was a trick question.)
Justine says
You ARE lucky! How sweet! Happy Belated 30th!
Kim Woodward says
Thank you so much!
Kelly @ Corner of Main says
How awesome; you are one lucky lady! Hope your 30s are fabulous!
Katja @ Shift Ctrl Art says
What a great surprise Kim. I am so happy for you. That Ryan sure is a keeper 🙂 And Michelle… what a nice thing she did for you too. Awesome!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
You’ve definitely got a keeper! That’s so awesome!
Sarah says
Happy Birthday! And that’s definitely a good husband to keep around 🙂
Lisa H. says
So sweet! You got to love knowing how well he knows you. 😀
Donna says
Happy Happy Birthday and Many More. Hope you’re still blogging for the 60yr celebration!! 😉
Kim Woodward says
I can’t imagine what I will blog when I’m 60. Can’t wait to find out!
Trina @ Let's Just Build a House says
awe how sweet! Happy birthday!
Kayla aka Kilo Bravo says
How sweet! You have such good friends and family! I love seeing your blogger friendship with Michelle 🙂
Heather says
Hooray for surprise parties and awesome husbands!!!
Julia@Cuckoo4Design says
How fun. You are a lucky girl!
michelle@decorandthedog says
Isn’t it amazing how many of your closest friends and family can lie to you? 😉 I’m so glad you had a fabulous time! The look on your face was priceless.
Kim Woodward says
I’m onto you liars.
daisy says
You deserve every warm and fuzzy feeling.
cassie says
that is so awesome!!! you are loved, my friend!