Suprise!!!

So, this last weekend I threw a surprise party for my sister in law. It was collectively the best and worst plan that I have ever had in my life. The best plan because it was going to be a morning of her favorites, and the worst plan, because I had to really, really throw her off track to be able to surprise her. Long story short, it was a really, really hard two weeks for both of us. She was hurt, and I was so anxious and stressed that I couldn't tell her that everything was going to be wonderful!

But, on the bright side, the party was perfect! Her hubby (who proved to be an awesome accomplice) and I managed to keep it all under wraps, and she was genuinely surprised! She had a wonderful time with family and friends, and we all ate a huge breakfast of crepes and nutella, and enjoyed a yummy coffee bar! As an added suprise, her mom flew in and suprised her with a 4 day visit!


Not that I will ever, ever do this again (don't worry Elissa....) but here are somethings that I learned:
1. A camera doesn't do justice to the amount of surprise in a surprise party. Use a video camera to really capture the effect!
2. Never devastate someone to surprise them....it's not fun.
3. If you are willing to be at a party at 8am to surprise someone, you really do love that person!
4. 80 crepes WILL be consumed even if you think they won't.
5. It was an absolute privilege for me to do this for my sister in law! She is amazing, and deserved every second of a party devoted entirely to her!


Happy Birthday!!!!