Ray's birthday was last month on the 28th. That following weekend, we had planned a couple's retreat with our friends at my cabin in Sterling. So I decided to plan a surprise birthday party for Ray with all his friends. Due to all the costs that were going towards this surprise party, I couldn't really afford to do anything for him on his real birthday. Our neighbors did get together with us and had some cake. And don't worry I did get him a little present: deodorant haha. I think he felt a little bad that we didn't really do anything, as he knows that I like to go all out for birthdays...but little did he know what I was planning for him.
I decided that it is hard to plan a party when your not there to actually do it. But luckily I have the most amazing mom to help me. I decided to go for a Starcraft game. And yes, I still hate Starcraft, very much. But I have a husband who absolutely loves it. And Starcraft 2 came out the day before his birthday. For the past....oh geeze it feels like forever, but we'll say since the beginning of the year, Ray has been constantly talking about getting the game. Of course, I'd always say no, but he never gave up hope. I don't think it was until the first of June when we made this pact that he could have the game if he beat all our other games we have laying around, that he finally understood that he was not going to get the game.
When I started thinking about what to get him for his birthday, I couldn't find anything else that he really wanted. But there was no way we could afford paying $60 + on a stupid game that I hated. But that all changed when my mom called me up asking what the family could get him. So I went in on it with her. He would be so excited. So that was the start of the theme of the party.
The next on the list was to make a Starcraft cake. I couldn't do it without Ray finding out. So I had my mom call up her friend and have her do it. I was a bit nervous by how it would turn out so I made another cake just in case. It wasn't anything fancy - it was just really yummy.
My mom set up the decorations for me, while I coordinated with our friends. I decided it would be better if we made Ray think no one could come until Saturday morning, so that he would be even more surprised that everyone would be there. Despite the many complications, it turned out great. Here's a few pictures of that night:
This is the amazing Starcraft cake.
And here's the other cake. 
Ray blowing out his candles. 
Thank you so much, everyone, for coming! You made that night so special for Ray 
Ray opening presents.
This boy loves loves oreo's. So it you ever need a quick gift for him, oreo's will do the trick.
Ray with the third love of his life. We got him the strategy manual too, I don't know if they work but he was looking at it in the store so I snuck it into the cart.
The couples Retreat turned out great! It was so fun. We had a great time going to the temple, 4-wheeling, and the lake. I'm so glad we have such wonderful friends. I only wished we lived closer.
Ray was so happy with the weekend and his surprise party. When we went to bed that night, he got teary eyed saying that he had never felt so blessed and loved in his whole life. He's never had a big party like that before, let alone a surprise party. I'm so glad everything worked out like planned.
Ray is such a wonderful husband, friend, and father. He brings out the best in me and is always there to hold me up. I can't imagine a life without him. He is my world, my laughter, my lifeline, and the love of my life. I hope someday I will be able to give back at least half of what Ray has given to me. God sure must love me more than I'll ever know to give me someone so wonderful and amazing as Ray. Happy birthday lover. And here's to many more to come!
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