Ben's mom has surprised his dad for his 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays so far and every time he's been surprised. For Ben's 40th I knew I wanted to do a surprise party. We went to a 40th birthday party for friends in Washington at a roller skating rink and dressed 80's one time and Ben has been saying how fun that was ever since. I knew if I could pull it off, that would be the venue. So I booked SkateTown, a local rollerskating rink, and invited about 80 people to come dressed in their 80's gear. I had a friend make a playlist of 80's songs and I bought and made some decorations. The plan was for the Bishop to need to have Ben come with him to meet with someone and then they were going to get a phone call by a family member pretending they had left something at SkateTown. Then they were going to run by and pick it up. Tricky part was I couldn't get ready until Ben left the house and then I was trying to beat them to SkateTown. I didn't quite make it. The Bishop and Ben had walked in before I got there so the surprise is not on video. We had a great time anyway and funny enough, Ben was really surprised! We had a great time hanging out with friends and were so glad so many could come celebrate with us.
Everyone got light up bracelets or necklaces. I used a couple of giant rubix cube decorations from a neighbor's 40th birthday party.
I had pictures of Ben throughout his life on one of the tables as well as a picture mat for everyone to sign.
40th balloon bouquet.
The banner.
The cake!
When he arrived he was in a suit and tie because he had been told that he was going to visit someone with the bishop. Little did he know I had this nice MC Hammer outfit ready for him.
2 Legit to quit!
Enjoying pizza and drinks.
Ben and the bishop holding hands. . . aahh!
Racing around with the guys.
Brant and Kim Johnson
Christina Dingle, Leah Beard, Wend Eldredge, Troy Dingle. Amy Spencer in the back ground.
Amy Spencer and Rachel Smith
Jill Walker, me, and Kaymee Wood.
Ashley Hanks, Jake and Michelle Moon
Karen Haddox and Chelsea Jackson
80's couple
Wend Eldredge who sprained her hand that night.
Having fun with cake.
Spinning the birthday wheel.
Hokey Pokey
JD and Jolee Pedigo, Mike and Kaymee Wood, Mary McLaughlin, Wendy and Mike Eldredge, Rachel Smith
The Walker's standing.
Travis and Sima Eggett
Bill and Emilee Carruth
The guys lining up to race. They are competitive. L to R: Kirk Ginn, Brant Johnson, Ben, Reed Spencer, Dave Haddox, Bill Carruth, Jason Blackburn, Jacob Thomas
And their off!
The girls race! Kari Ginn beat me!
We had a great night and Ben was totally surprised. It was such a fun way to celebrate such a fun and amazing husband.
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