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Surprise!!!!!

Ryan is turning the big 3-0 this year (actually this coming week) and I thought it would be the perfect time to throw him a surprise birthday party. So, for the past month I have been scheming with all of his friends to get it all together.....

The party was last night and it could not have been more perfect. So many of Ryan's dear friends made it to celebrate. All the attendees arrived at the restaurant a little earlier and had appetizers while awaiting Ryan's arrival.  When we got back to the room, everyone yelled "surprise", and Ryan could not believe how many people were there. 

I was worried all day yesterday Ryan knew about the party. But, as I was trying to get him ready and into the car for the trip over to the restaurant, I could tell he did not know what was going on. At one point of the ride, he even asked me if I was taking him to the airport for a surprise get away...that would have been a great idea too, but I already had the party planned.

It was such a wonderful night. We were with so many people that we love so much. I was so excited for Ryan to see all his best friends and get some time together. Thanks to all of you for making the trip and loving Ryan and me so well. Here are some pics from the fun night....

Ryan hugging Thomas

Seeing Michael

Loving on his brother

Sweet Britt even made the trip and brought a card from Matt from across the ocean

Ryan and Trey opening some gifts

Some butt cream from his friend, Lawton :)

Great group of people :)

Another great group of people

And...another great group of people

Birthday boy and me with all the balloons

Amber, Ashley, Alecia and me

Katie and Jake made it from Greenville

Michael and Kelly traveled over from Spartanburg

Ryan and Jenn came from Columbia

The two Ryans

Mandy and Brad made it from Charleston

Ryan leading the singing of "Happy Birthday" being sung to him

Blowing out his candles

Cutting and serving cake

SO excited!!!

Aww! Thomas and Sarah made the trip with their 8-wk old infant from Greenville

Camps and Martins

Sisters....Emily and Ashley. Lawton and Emily made it from Columbia

Sweet friends..Jenn and Katie

Love my man!!

Amber and me

Bro and sis...Cory and Ashley

The Gosnells made it from Greenville

Reeses & Gosnells

Kelsey and Andrew comparing their bellies..Andrew said he was about 8 months compared to Kelsey's 7-months :)

Kelsey and Andrew made it from Greenville

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Baby Emma Kate was the youngest person at the party...only 8-weeks old but so sweet. She stayed asleep for the whole party, but we got her to open her eyes at the very end so I could snap a pic

3 brothers....Cory, Ryan and pic of Matt (Britt had the wallet picture in her wallet for situations just like this one)

Reese women

Model pose of Trey and Ryan


Cute pic...Cory, Andrew, Trey and Ryan

Kelsey, me, Amber, Britt and Ash

Such a fun, fun time! Love each of you very much and so thankful for you coming.

Also, Happy Birthday Ryan!! Having so much fun celebrating the gift of your special life!

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