And so what was the surprise? Well at 2pm sharp (well for Jo Dee sharp is like 2:10 ;-) ) Jo Dee picked me up. She brought me a plate of her home-made lemon bars that I LOVE on a cute little plate and then we were off. She took me to her favorite nail place and I got a french mani and then we headed over to the Tacoma Mall. We went over to Victoria Secret's for a bra trying on marathon. I think I tried on about 25 bras in 20 minutes. Jo Dee was literally throwing bras at me from under the door. It was quite hilarious!!! After picking out a pretty little set we went to the MAC counter at Nordstroms for a full make-up makeover including fake eyelashes. I have never had my make up done before and so it was so much fun. 
I didn't get to see myself while she was doing it so it was funny having Jo Dee and the make up lady go ohh that is so pretty and oh that looks so good and have no idea what they were talking about. We then rushed up to the ladies room and I changed into my "next adventure" clothes. This was so hard for me since I didn't know what was going on. So I brought a few different clothes and Jo Dee helped me decide. I was very excited that I fit into my "IT" jeans and decided to wear these and a little black top. These jeans are one that 3 months ago I could barely pull on let alone button them. My goal was to fit into them by Christmas and with a lot of exercise and eating well I fit into them a month early!!! We left the mall and started driving. I was instructed to put my coat over my face so I couldn't see where we were going. That was hard to do too but I was a good girl and didn't cheat. When we got "there" I had to keep my eyes closed while Jo Dee led me to the entrance and SURPRISE!!! was shouted at me! There, at Caroline's house, was a group of my favorite people waiting for me. I was truly surprised! It was so nice. We had lasagna, Caesar salad and french bread to eat and hang out with all the people I love. Then we did cake and presents and the evening was over at about 9:30. We took the kids home.....and Ray (my step-dad) was at my house. Why is Ray here? Turns out that we were meeting quite a few of the same people that were at the party and going out dancing afterwards! Wow, what a night. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday. Thanks to all who helped me celebrate and a special thanks to my husband for putting it together! 
I didn't get to see myself while she was doing it so it was funny having Jo Dee and the make up lady go ohh that is so pretty and oh that looks so good and have no idea what they were talking about. We then rushed up to the ladies room and I changed into my "next adventure" clothes. This was so hard for me since I didn't know what was going on. So I brought a few different clothes and Jo Dee helped me decide. I was very excited that I fit into my "IT" jeans and decided to wear these and a little black top. These jeans are one that 3 months ago I could barely pull on let alone button them. My goal was to fit into them by Christmas and with a lot of exercise and eating well I fit into them a month early!!! We left the mall and started driving. I was instructed to put my coat over my face so I couldn't see where we were going. That was hard to do too but I was a good girl and didn't cheat. When we got "there" I had to keep my eyes closed while Jo Dee led me to the entrance and SURPRISE!!! was shouted at me! There, at Caroline's house, was a group of my favorite people waiting for me. I was truly surprised! It was so nice. We had lasagna, Caesar salad and french bread to eat and hang out with all the people I love. Then we did cake and presents and the evening was over at about 9:30. We took the kids home.....and Ray (my step-dad) was at my house. Why is Ray here? Turns out that we were meeting quite a few of the same people that were at the party and going out dancing afterwards! Wow, what a night. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday. Thanks to all who helped me celebrate and a special thanks to my husband for putting it together! 
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Happy Birthday, Lauri!! Sounds like you had a lot of fun at your party. It also sounds like you have a really great group of friends (not to mention a very sweet husband!)
Love ya!
Kristi
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