Kelly's 40th Birthday Celebration!

I am a little late posting the pictures from Kelly's 40th Birthday party. Steve had told me back in September that there was NO WAY I could pull off a SURPRISE for her. He was so afraid someone would acidentally say something to her. Well, I am pretty confident that we pulled it off. I was a nervous wreck to be around Kelly the week of the party. It was such a strange feeling knowing something about her that she did not have a clue about. She had even told me her Sunday afternoon plans. HA!

Sweet friends!

Precious college friends!!! They came from Little Rock!

This is the picture I love! She was so shocked!!!!! I was soooooo relieved that the plan worked.

I love these ladies so much!!!! So thankful God has placed them in my life!!!!

I did not get a picture of everyone there. I took a few pictures when I first got there and then put my camera in my purse. I don't know why I always do that.

I think everyone had a fun time!
Welcome to the 40's Kelly! It's all good!

Comments

Kelly’s Korner said…

BEST birthday ever!! I can't believe you surprised me but you did!!! That was SOOOOO nice and a day I will never forget!!!

4:46 PM

The Yarbrough's said…

That is sooo sweet of you to do for her. Sounds like ya'll have a great friendship and that's awesome. Good Christian girlfriends are sometimes hard to find.

6:37 PM

Andrea Munding said…

You are such a great friend! I enjoyed all the fun pics :)

7:25 PM

admin said…

Best wishes to both of you.
- Merry Ja

4:40 AM

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