TOTALLY THOMPSON: Birthday continued

So we got back from a fantastic weekend in Lexington and I thought we had celebrated until we could celebrate no more....but boy was I wrong. (I'm reminded of when I was little and my parents asked me what I wanted for my birthday and I replied, "Wasn't my party enough?"...or something to that extent. I'm sure it was sweeter and even more precious that when it is repeated by said angel.)

Scott had something up his sleeve, but I was clueless! On Wednesday before the big reveal, I told Sarah that my birthday weekend had been perfect--who needed a party?! I had enjoyed myself and besides, who would Scott invite to my party on such a crazy weekend?

And then there was Friday night....a P-A-R-T-Y!!! Let me just say, I was shocked for the entire evening! What a celebration! There were friends from out of town--all the way from New York City to New Orleans and in between! There were family members and stand-in family members! There was a BAND and a crazy banner from me on stage with a band! There was an awesome cake that I swore was done by the Cake Boss! There were presents and booze (brewed by Scott and Darren)! And guess what else was there?!? MY 2 BOSSES! hahaha We had a BLAST! I laughed so hard and was so honored to have some many of my favorite people together again! (Later, people apologized for not being able to come, but I told them the best thing about a surprise party is I do not even know who was invited so I didn't know to look for them).

Thank you friends and family and especially sweet Scott. He knows I love surprises and he got me on this one! Turning 30 ain't so bad afterall.

Below are random pics from the party. Enjoy!

The Hopewell Gang--Jason and Melissa moved back from Iowa just in time for my party! Davis and Julie were in on the surprise and were the only people I knew would be in town staying with us. We were to be meeting up with Darren and Allyson after visiting my parents...little did I know!

My dad and I singing....we were terrible! So bad that the band muted our microphone!

Nice! Notice the banner above me. I have the same "YOU BETTER SING ROLL TIDE ROLL AS LOUD AS YOU CAN OR ELSE" expression....and of course, my foam finger.