Our Texas Getaway

My brother in law David wanted to do something fabulous for Julies 30th birthday so he planned a surprise party for her. I was going to go solo but since moving back to Peachtree City, we've found a great group of friends so each kid was able to go to a friends house and Justin came with me:) We flew out with my dad Friday night and met up with my brother Jonathan in Texas, got our rental ~Malibu-tay~ and went to our hotel. Jonathan said our hotel was like sandpaper undies but there were no kids there so I guess I like me some sandpaper undies! :)We got up super early so we could get the most out of our 1 day vacation. We ate at IHOP, went to see True Grit (which was great), and went shopping at Round Rock Premium Outlets.

We LOVED Round Rock! It was beautiful, had a lot of shopping including an IKEA, and we liked how the roads and interstates were. Hard to explain but if youve been there you know what Im talking about. Its a lot like Peachtree City but its lacking the Golf Carts and free pre-k:( It definitely got us thinkin....Justin even met someone who could get him a job with Budweiser (not my first choice with his history!)


We went to eat at Rudys BBQ for lunch and I was SHOCKED that they didn't have Texas Toast....um hello! You are Texas! It was ok but it was nothing compared to Shanes:) We went back to the hotel to get ready for the night. The whole day was torcher being so close to Julie and not being able to hang out:( It was worth the shock on her face though!
So Dad, Suzie & Carlene were the main party setter uppers. Place looked great!
Great American Cookie Company Cookie Cake was (phenomenal superb divine) too good for words! My favorite hands down:)

Table looked very nice:)

Everyone she's coming! Turn off the lights!!!!

Surprise! priceless:)


One of Julies friends took a picture of us, its better than words as to how much I love my sister:)
Julies friend

Julie taking it all in:)



David giving the speech that probably made every other girl in the room think~why can't my man say that! Seriously though, it was really sweet!






Then he continued by sing Julie a song by Bruno Mars called Just the way you are:)



Julie reading her birthday sign....






Mingling with her guests...







Saying hi to Justin~


Julies Birthday get-up!

Julie and David first in line to dig into the yummy fajitas!



Happy Birthday to Julie!!


Yes this was a NON-alcoholic par-tay:)

presents:)




Reading Gages letter he wrote to her....

My gift to her:) "A sister is a forever friend"

1980 classic...

Dads gift - which got him flagged in security! Um hello, didn't you know the rules for flying!? lol

and poem.... You said Gage's was in the mail right? hmmm, weird, still haven't received it....:)


Julie has a great group of friends:)





It was a fun night of bowling and karaoke....







Julie was definitely doing great!





Me? Not so much! Check out my score:(

27 while everyone else was 50-75! It was because the loser had to Karaoke....

Julie obviously didn't mind the karaoke:)

Dad even got up there with his own go go dancer! hahaha

"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"

Justin and David singing Sugar Ray! hahaha I love that he sang:) He sang "Cruisen" with me later, no pics:(

David and Julie-Cant remember what they sang (?)

"We are Family" No idea what the words were or how it went so Julie and I just sang We r Family the whole time! hehehe


And then-DRUMROLL- Jonathan sang and I HATE that my phone was dying!! All I have are these awesome pictures:) It was Bee Gees "Stayin Alive" and he nailed it!

Justins face in the back is awesome! He's so impressed!

Justins getting Karaoke fever....tehehe



It was a fantastic night! I love my family and wish we could have get togethers like this one more often with ALL the family! BIG thanks to the Gardners, Cardens, & Clarkes for watching our kids!!! They had a blast with you guys:)