Full of Surprises

For Ethan's birthday, I wanted to do something special.  Everything came together so nicely and I was able to keep everything a surprise!

While Ethan was at work, I decorated the house.

Without Ethan knowing, I invited his brother's family for dinner.  They came over before Ethan got home from work and parked far away so that he wouldn't see their car.  Lisa (our sister-in-law) brought makings for Chili Con Carne (which Ethan loves).  When Ethan got home, they were hiding in the kitchen.  Julia and I greeted Ethan at the door and then I asked him if he wanted to see what I was making for dinner...  When he got to the kitchen he was met with a hearty - "Surprise!" from everyone.  :)

But there was one more surprise...  Ethan knows someone who has his own business baking cakes.  Well, we had one his cakes once and Ethan has often said that it was the best cake he has ever had.  So, without him knowing, I contacted the guy and asked him if he could make a cake for Ethan.  He delivered it that night.  When he knocked on the door, Ethan opened the door and was so shocked to see him.  The cake was beautiful and super yummy.  :)

To complete the evening, we watched "Alien" - one of Ethan's favorite Science Fiction movies which his family has never seen before.  It was a fun evening full of surprises.  :)