It all started with the deception of a birthday party for J-Man.
Crystal made out 2 false invites about celebrating with a surprise for JEREMY.
She put one invitation on her fridge and I posted the other on mine.
Patrick spotted the invite at both houses and didn't question a thing. He was convinced...A Party for Jeremy!
Crystal got some awesome banners, framed pictures of Patrick growing up, and balloons.
Molly and her friend Sarah made these darling cake pops that look exactly like grad hats.
We had it at the Cottage Inn in Ann Arbor in a private room downstairs.
Crystal wore her gorgeous sparkly shoes for the affair.
We hid against the wall as Patrick walked down the stairs expecting a surprise for Jeremy.
As Patrick came in the room, we yelled "Surprise" and he looked at us like we were crazy. Jeremy hadn't entered the room yet and we were all shouting at the wrong person...or so he thought. He said it really didn't register until I said..."Patrick...it's for YOU!" You could tell that he was totally shocked by the loss of color in his face and we had managed to FINALLY pull one over on HIM. Ahhhhh, the sweet success! Crystal, you are a master of deception and we loved it!
Molly and Jeremy deserved praise for the success by totally deceiving him, also.
14 of his closest friends and family were in attendance.
After appetizers and dinner, Crystal showed (with the help of Jeremy) a power point of pictures that she had gathered of Patrick's growing up experiences. It was spectacular and done with music...and she did it with NO help from Patrick the Techno-Guy.
Woo-Hoo to Crystal! We then went around the table sharing stories about the man of the hour. Very entertaining, funny, nostalgic, and complimentary...
Jared Gall and his wife Kim were there. He had just flown home from Tokyo on assignment and made it in time for the party.
Reid and Sarah Smith, Andrew Chandler and his fiance, Anna, and Branden and Melissa were also able to come to honor Patrick.
What a FUN party. A good time was had by all.
Congralations Paddy! I wish that I could have been there but we have another celebration when I am home. Bud, Now you can look for a better job. I love you more than pickles. You are in my heart.
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