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| We got an invitation from Jess, to be part of Gina's surprise party...celebrating her turning 40-1=39. Who would expect a big surprise turning 39??? Anyway, Jess made alot of preparations and the weekend of the surprise party, Gina's sister Michelle turned up, a big and happy surprise to Gina. The day of the party, Jess, Gina and Michelle went out for lunch and a hike while CeCe and JoJo stayed home with Michelle (not Gina's sister...I know, a bit confusing!). Anyway, when Gina and the gang left, alot of activity started at the Parks house. Caterers, Jules and Cynthia coordinating and decorating and by 4.30 the tables were set, the drinks were out, the guests were there and we just had to wait for Gina to arrive and the big SURPRISE. The girls did a great job of preparing for the SURPRISE...here with some snack while waiting... | |
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| There were some great appetizers for us to eat while waiting | ...and it was great mingling and talking to Gina's friends |
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| Jules and Cynthia helped out alot when it came to coordinating and decorations.. | |
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| Check out the beautiful table settings...as per Jess' instructions... | |
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| It all being set up at Parks' backyard | |
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| Jess had prepared this foam backed photo for all guests to write a greeting to Gina | |
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| Jess did sms Jules that it was 7 minutes left until they arrived...so we all took our positions..CeCe and JoJo by the door and David (videoman) and Mike (cameraman) close by to be able to capture the surprise moment... | |
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| The rest of us waiting... | |
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| Another sms, 2 minutes left... | ...here she comes....SURPRISE!!!!!! |
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| ..after Gina comes sister Michelle | |
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| ..and then the brains behind the surprise-plot...Jess | |
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| ...I am sure Jess was relieved that it all worked out!! | |
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| ...and it sure did... | |
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| Thanks honey... | |
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| Since Gina came from a hike she ran away for a quick shower...and showed up in some new clothes for her birthday (she got some help from personal-shopper/sister Michelle) | |
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| The Parks sisters | |
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| Time to sit down for dinner | |
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| Jess started out with some anecdotes from the beggining of the Gina-Jess story... | |
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After that a poem from Hayley and some words from Jules... |
| And a skit from the Stroller Strides gang...Gina's World | |
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| Here comes "Gina" with "CeCe" and "JoJo" | |
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| More poems and speaches in honor of Gina followed (Unfortunately we could not get these documented as the camera ran out of batteries..so I snatched Jules camera to get the last pics...thanks Jules) | |
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| And the beautiful cake... | |
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| What a great party..happy, happy 39th birthday! | |
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