Surprise!

For Mike it started as any other birthday with the kids and I bringing lunch and the traditional German Chocolate cake to his office. But what he wasn't expecting was a big birthday surprise for his 40th birthday. I secretly arranged to have Mike's parents and sister fly in for his birthday. This was the first time any of Mike's family has visited since we moved here so it was a very unexpected surprise. And many thanks to Mike, Marsha & Natalie for helping keep it a secret!

Unveiling the big surprise!

Mike, Marsha and Natalie meet us at Mike's office and surprised him.

Mike then thought that was the end of the surprise, but little did he know that I had also planned a 40th birthday surprise party with a bunch of friends and family at our house later that night. After coming home from Mike's office we spent the afternoon preparing for dinner.

Raquel and Natalie decorated the deck and front porch for the party, while the rest of us made food.

Decorating!

Enjoying the party!

Marcus, Marsha (Mike's Mom) & Margaret (My mom)

Enjoying the food!

Happy Birthday Mike!

Marcus hanging our with Dad, Grandpa & Papa