We just got back. =)
It started with a card that basically told her the 3 of them were going someplace tropical for 8 days, to pack accordingly and don't ask any questions. Then she was given the gift of new luggage (since the airlines have beaten ours all to heck the last 7 years).
So all packed up and ready to go, waiting outside passing the time for a few, all of the sudden, Jen's Mom, brother and sister-in-law pulled up. They said they were "taking us to the airport," but it turns out, Greg had arranged for them to join us!!!! Total shocker and another fun surprise!!!! THEN, as we were at our layover in Atlanta, who shows up at the airport to join us? Surprise!!!! Jen's Gran!!!! She was thrilled!!!!
So off we all go, destination unknown to Jen. =)
Turns out, we were going to a beach house close to Destin in Florida. Pictures don't do it justice - it was incredibly amazing. The whitest and most softest sand we'd ever seen, the most beautiful clear-blue water and we were pretty much secluded for the whole 8 days. Sheer heaven. Best week ever!
We saw a shark, many dolphins, lots of jellyfish (3 out of the 7 of us got stung!), stingrays, fish and crabs (which Brian and Greg caught - and we had that for dinner one night!)
We took 600 pics, believe it or not, so trying to pick which ones to post on here was a hard task! BUT, if you are friends with us on Facebook, we posted a ton more. You'll have to check them out! =)
Here's pics from our dream week:
Amazing, huh? =) Greg was thrilled that he was able to pull off the surprise and that the secret didn't get exposed - especially since SO many people knew for over a year!
And as a side note, Noah did more than exceptional on the plane - he got lots of good comments, more wings, made friends and played with some kids. Jen was totally stressing about the plane rides - apparently for nothing. ;)
What a wonderful week and birthday surprise!!!! Best. Birthday. Ever. =)
5 comments:
I'm SO glad we all got to be a part of this trip! (Keeping the surprise just about killed us 'cause we've all been so excited about it for so long!) That was THE best get-away we've ever had. Beautiful beach, beautiful weather, lots of sun, lots of laughs, and naps when we wanted - what could be better??? (And, yes, Noah is the perfect little traveler...)
I love the footprints (and the new header!). What a wonderful surprise! I told Joel he better be planning something wonderful for my birthday next year-but I doubt it will be 8 days in Florida.:)
Super amazing pics & even cooler surprise - I am not good with knowing surprises for a YEAR!! That would've killed me, :0).
Looks like a fabulous trip!!! A big congrats to Greg for planning it all and keeping it a secret for so long!
Happy Birthday, Jen! I love that we share such a special day! :)
Happy almost birthday!! What GORGEOUS pictures!! :) You definitely need to frame a few (or ALL!) of those! Loved, loved the sunset one of the three of you and the footprints in the sand. Adorable!!
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