an evening at the farm

Last Friday we celebrated Joe's 40th birthday. It was so much fun. The food was amazing - thanks to several friends who helped. It was not a surprise, but I tried to keep the details Joe knew to a minimum. I think he was surprised anyway...and thoroughly enjoyed himself.

Before the party started, and before it got too dark, I took some pictures... Beautiful night, but cold.

Thanks to our friends, Kelly and Michael, for an awesome venue.

 

 

the "Want to be Joe?" photo op

 thanks to my mom for her help with the photo enlargements

 triathlon cake, celebrating Joe's new racing age group

 not quite ready, but you get the idea.

s'mores bar, thanks to the help of Brannen and Emily.

{Crystal took it from here and was the official party photographer. There were lots of good ones, but I tried to keep it manageable for the blog - it takes a while to upload these things.} 

 

trophies and swim metals courtesy of Joe's mom

 specialty drink: green tea champagne fizz {Joe drinks green tea everyday...}

welcoming the birthday boy!

 

 thanks to Crystal for her help with the koozies.

 I had a slideshow that played throughout the night...the picture mat was the guest book.

 

Joe, the naval officer.

Joe, the triathlete.

 Joe, the minister.

It was a great celebration, but I did not do it alone. Thank you to all of you who helped make it a success. And a huge thanks to those who made the trip out for an evening at the farm. 

Happy, happy birthday it was.