Trav's Golden Birthday!

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY TRAV!

My ancient husband turned the big 30 last week! I know what you are thinking, he looks like he is 17. Well he's 30 OK. Don't get him confused with me, I'm no where near 30, he just robbed the cradle, that's all. My family growing up always thought that when you turned the age of the date of your b-day (IE: Trav's b-day is Sept 30Th and he turned 30, mine was when I turned 8 on Feb 8Th) then this is called your golden b-day. Since it was 1) Travis's golden b-day and 2) his 30Th b-day I decided, what the hay, let's throw him a surprise b-day party. If anyone knows me, you will know that I am no good at the cheesy wife things like this, so this was definitely out of my comfort zone. With all the scheming behind Trav's back, stress, money, and insecurity I pulled it off. The party was held at a pavilion at a park near by. The plan was for Travis to go play video games at his friend Jim's house and then Jim would get him to the park by explaining that they were going to the Royals game and meeting everyone at the park. It was a brilliant plan. Trav had no idea, he even searched the house before hand to find his ball glove so he could take it to the game (I was trying really hard not to laugh). I guess with all the planning, the decorating, and the anxiety I was expecting this huge life shattering surprise for Travis, but when he got there, we all hid, jumped out and yelled "SURPRISE" and that was that, pretty melodramatic. We had a great time. We BBQ ed, played games, and ate! The only problem was that the lights forgot to come on at about 8:30, so we partied in the dark for awhile until it was pitch black. Some think that the party ended early because of the lack of light, but in all reality it ended because we are all old and wanted to go to bed. It was a great night, and I want to thank all my friends for helping.

This is Travis's b-day cake, I think all those 3 year olds out there would be very jealous of this treasure chest. My friend Brandi helped me decorate. She was actually the brains behind it. She would tell me what to do and I would do it without questions. It turned out really fun and now I think it would be really fun to take a cake decorating class.

Here is the cake after, how heart breaking!

Don't pass out baby!

On his actual birthday he woke up to a hoard of presents (beautifully wrapped). They were from his parents, my parents and me. His parents and brothers got him some software for his computer, my parents got him a computer bag and some money and I bought him a suit. After all he is 30 now, he should start dressing like it.

What a hotty! I hope you had a good birthday Trav! I love you!