A few months ago, after our good friends Aaron and Shelley from Pizza Night moved to Tampa, Aaron asked if some of the South Florida ladies would come over for a surprise weekend for Shelley's birthday - the first weekend in May. Now of course, we were all completely down for this and have been so excited about it forever and kept it a total secret from Shelley. Jeff and I even went over to Tampa to visit them last month and we didn't even let any clues out that I would be back soon. Now - here's the unfortunate part - the week before we were to go, Shelley's precious father passed away unexpectantly (bless you Lynn!) and Aaron and Shelley had to go up to Kentucky and weren't going to be in town the weekend we planned for the surprise. Now - during their week away, we had lots of secretive phone conversations and emails and even an almost-slip by Aaron's mom uncovering the plans, but we still wanted to try to make the weekend work to surprise and cheer up Shelley, so all the ladies cancelled all the following weekend plans, so that we could still make it over and celebrate with Shelley. We ended up going last weekend, and it was so wonderful. We got up super early Saturday morning and drove over together in Tammy's cool van - complete with DVD action and DJ Master Brooke for music and map support. We snuck into their back patio, and it was like a hilarious reality show! Anyway - we were all laughing and crying and jumping up and down like silly girls. We spent the day having a long lunch, shopping, and then went out later to watch, "Bridesmaids," together. On Sunday morning, we relaxed on their patio with fruit, cheese, and mimosas, and then went for mani/pedis before we drove back home. It was a blast and we got to shower them with a few gifts before Madelyn's little sister arrives next month - we cannot wait to meet Charlotte! We definitely have to thank Aaron for putting us up to it, inviting us, and for all the husbands who watched the kids while we were gone. I know we all needed it. Oh girlfriends - do not know what I would do without these girls in my life!
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