Amy’s Birthday Surprise

Sometime in October I got this crazy idea in my head that I wanted to show up and surprise Amy for her birthday which is November 3.  I couldn’t get it out of my mind even though I knew it wasn’t practical to drive up there and back and then turn around and drive up and back a few days later for Amelia’s birthday.  Somehow it didn’t seem right that I had not spent Amy’s birthday in a very long time.  After all, Amy is the child that believed in celebrating her birthday all week long.  After mulling it over for a while, I decided that I would text Darryl and see if he thought it was a bad idea.  He didn’t exactly answer my question (which is so like him) and I decided to go.  We didn’t communicate again until he sent me a text asking, “Should I expect you in two days?”  I replied, “Yes” and that was it.  I had my fingers crossed that he wouldn’t tell Amy.  He is known for having “loose lips”.

On Thursday, November 3, I left home around 6:00 AM.  I had an uneventful trip enjoying the ride and listening to a new book on the way.  About 6 ½ hours later, I arrived in the area of Amy’s high school.  I ate a late lunch and then located a Party City where I purchased a balloon bouquet and went into a Target store to get a Happy Birthday banner.  I located her car in the parking lot and tied the balloons to a windshield wiper and taped the banner on her windshield.  I put a container of coconut pie filling on the hood of the car.  (She always likes to eat the left over filling when I make coconut pie.)  The wind was blowing and I had two balloons pop pretty soon after I tied them to the car.

Some people thought we bought her a car for her birthday.
One man wanted to know what retirement plan we had
because he wanted to get it.

I backed into a parking spot across from her car and waited for her to come out.  I waited 1 ½ hours.  When she came out she didn’t see me and started taking the balloons off the car.  I got out and walked towards her.  “What are you doing here?”, she said and looked genuinely surprised.  I think she was pleased and surprised.

Amy coming out to her car

We went to Amelia’s school and she was also surprised.  We enjoyed a big group hug.

Amy selected a Mexican restaurant for her birthday dinner.  Afterwards we came home for cake and ice cream which Darryl had arranged for her.  She was  able to sit down and relax while I helped Amelia wash and dry her hair.

Mexican Restaurant

Happy Girls

Oreo Cake and it was so good!

On Friday I rested most of the day and then kept Amelia that evening for Amy and Darryl to go out to eat and to a movie.  Amelia and I went to Five Guys to eat and as we pulled into the subdivision afterwards, a deer ran in front of our car.  

Saturday I drove home listening to my book and enjoying the drive. Bubba had cooked fresh turnips and chicken and rice for our supper.  It was delicious!

I’m glad I did this and thankful for my safe trip.  I hope our girl realizes how much she is loved by her mom and dad.  She has brought us nothing but joy from the time she was born.  Happy Birthday, Amy!

Nine Months Old Chocolate Lover

And she always goes for the chocolate!