Friday, November 12, 2010

{A Veterans Day Celebration}

This year I decided that Veterans Day needed to be celebrated to the fullest! Since Joe served on three active duty missions - one being over seas for eighteen months in Iraq he deserved to be honored by his family and friends. I secretly planned a Veterans Day Surprise Party for him.
We felt so loved to have so many of our friends and family come to support!

We went to dinner at McGraths and then I had to trick him into going to the clubhouse. I drove up and sent him in with a letter to drop in the box. We did not have the clubhouse key so he was skeptical about taking it... i told him I thought I saw someone in there and to knock on the door. All the lights were out... he opened the door.. the lights flipped on and a big SURPRISE was shouted....
...and boy was he ever surprised!!!

Stella giving daddy a big Veterans Day hug

A display of some of his medals and awards

Some of the desserts... i love the ones with the army guys on them! So cute!
Thanks to everyone who brought a dessert - yumm!!

Joe and two of his friends... Christian and Clark

Ash and Tyson.. thanks for coming early to set up! It looked GREAT!!
Whit (holding cute little Max) and Greg... thanks for the wonderful selection of patriotic tunes!!

Suz and baby William... William was a trooper but so ready for bed!

Uncle TyTy making Max SMILE!! So cute!
Suz, Les, Ash and Nat - some of my favorite girls!! Love you all!!
Christian, Shannon and Briley
Nat, Rob and darling Siena
My Dad giving a tribute to Joe and ALL Veterans!!
Aunt Jen loving up on sweet little Max

Thanks to all of you for your love and support!! May we all take a moment to truly think of the great sacrifice that all Veterans - past, present and future - have done for you and your country!
We love you Joe and appreciate your service!!
xoxox
Leslie, Stella, Max and all of your friends and family

2 comments:

Anne said...

What a great idea for a party! It looks like it was a lot of fun. I didn't know Joe had so many awards and things!

xoxo

Unknown said...

Looks like an awesome party and a great way to celebrate Joe's time in the military. Thanks for your service Joe!!