Party a sucess!!

One thing I haven't posted on, or had the time to post, was because of a surprise birthday party I did for my husband.  His birthday was actually 2 weeks before the party, but that helped make it that much more of a surprise.  Once he came back to the house, with his friends already waiting, I sent him, and "teams" of his friends to do an amazing race around the city we live it. 

The first stop was at the local elementary to find a stuffed animal on the nature trail behind the school. 

Second stop was at a friends house for their detour: brains or eagle eye.  In brains, the teams had to solve a crossword puzzle I created that had clues and answers about my husband's life.  In eagle eye, the teams had to find a rubix cube puzzle in the backyard of my friends house.

Third stop was at a gas station where a team member had to go in, purchase an airhead (all money was supplied by me and placed in their envelopes) and show it to the pit captain to get the next clue.

Fourth stop was at an ice cream parlor where they had to eat a mid-size ice cream to get their next clue.

Fifth stop was at the library where the teams had to find a book on a list that I supplied them.

Sixth stop was at a dollar type store to purchase 2 black balloons (these were for decorations at the party).

Seventh and final stop was back at our house.

The party then started with lots and lots of mexican food that I've been cooking for the past 2-3 days and storing in my neighbors fridge.  I got to the point on Friday that I didn't have enough done that I used my friend as an excuse to make more food for her party (he already thought she was having a party that day).  I had many people who helped me along the race route, and they were greatly appreciated!  The racers all had a lot of fun, and all seemed to enjoy the food, even the cool cake my friend made for me!  Pictures of this cool party will come in just a few days!!