A few days ago I got a text from my Brother inviting us up to his place for a Barbecue. It was Heather's birthday on Friday and he was hoping to throw her a surprise party. Of course I was impressed at his effort to keep this all a secret and to plan something special for his wife, but it wasn't until we were all standing on her doorstep that I realized how potentially awkward this could be.
How many people do you know that would want to host a party, with no warning, on your own birthday?! It's not necessarily my idea of a great birthday, but I am mildly antisocial. Heather obviously was just fine with it, and after we sang Happy Birthday - the party began!!!
It's really a shame that I did not photograph all of the food, but really, I was just too busy eating.
Chad (and Heather really) had spent 23 hours smoking brisket, pulled pork, roast, sausages, and making baked beans, corn bread and bacon wrapped stuffed potatoes!!!
HOLY COW, there was so much yummy food!
I ate so much that I actually felt like I couldn't move very well. At one point my Brother was offering to take anyone interested on a ride in his new car, and I jumped at the opportunity, (but not really, because I couldn't move) simply because it would mean that I could continue sitting down. In my eyes the options were: go for a ride and digest the COW I'd just eaten, or stay back and help watch kids and clean up? decisions... decisions....
So, here is the new car that my brother recently bought (and obviously I use the term "new" very...very loosely;) Around his home it is simply referred to as the FURY, and it is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. This was very similar to the car that my family had growing up and I wholeheartedly believe that this car rightfully should stay in that era! haha
(hey Chad, the 70's called and they'd like their car back!!;)
In truth, it was a more enjoyable car ride then I expected it would be, though that may have had more to do with the passengers then the actual car itself;)
They recently installed a third seat in the back (yes they actually invested in it;) which faces backwards. Abby and Mya had a lot of fun trying to get drivers in vehicles behind us to smile!
When we weren't violating all sorts of traffic laws in the Fury, we were enjoying birthday cake, visiting, and playing Mafia with the kids. All of the adults act like playing this game with the kids is so tedious, but I think we all secretly love it.
The party wrapped up around 9 that night as many of us began our travels home. (Nothing says "Happy Birthday" quite like a trash and dash, right?) It was such a fun evening, and so nice to be able to visit with my family.
In fact, (if Heather's up to it) I think we should do it again next year!!!!
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