Lakers Inspired Birthday Party for Christopher

WARNING! PICTURE OVERLOAD!!! Christopher's birthday party was a success and he was very surprised. For those of you who were in on it, thank you for all your help!

Thanks to my friend, Lauren who designed these uber cute drink tags for me!

Everyone signed a birthday greeting on a coach's basketball found at Wal-mart. Of course, I had to get a Wilson, especially since C once tried to convince me he was heir to the Wilson Athletic Company. (Can we say gullible?)

So surprised!

He'd brought clothes to change into because he thought I was making him a dinner (which, technically I did) and then going out with friends. Neither of us knew we'd coordinate!

Sparkler candles, have to be done outside.

Loved the strawberry cake! Best I've ever tasted! Thanks to Donna Enriquez at Aunt Donna's Cakes. If you ever need a cake, I highly recommend her.

Around 9:30 or 10, Whitney asked if I had a pool. We were off! (Did I mention it was over 100 degrees on Friday?!)

Tada! Everyone ended up in the pool. It was quite comical. It was such a great party, I know Christopher felt very blessed to have all his friends there for him.

The start of Christopher's Birthday Festivities (a sneak peek)

I'll post everything on Monday, but here's a preview of Christopher's surprise party. Yes, he was surprised and around 10pm, we found a great way to beat the 100 degree heat!

"Hey, man. If this is torture, chain me to the wall!"

The above quote from Oliver and Company kept coming to mind this weekend. After a VERY long Friday and Saturday doing a wedding, I headed down to Sardis to meet Christopher and his fam at their lake house. A (if I do say so myself) well deserved weekend of R &R was just what the doctor ordered.

Second time on the jetski. Remember when I did it here?

First time tubing! I was a little scared, then Christopher said make sure you don't lose your swimsuit. Why would he say that? As I wasn't nervous already!

The after shot: I survived!

Drank 2 orange sodas over the weekend. Forgot how much I love them! It was delish! Remember this sketch on Nickelodeon? Who loves orange soda?

We found a great way to occupy our time at night, too! We played 'til 1am!

I beat Christopher at Duck Hunt, but he slaughtered me in Dr. Mario!

Marty and Libby had their first time on the boat. They loved it! Especially Marty.

A wonderful Memorial Day weekend indeed! I am so grateful to all the men and women who have served and are serving in the military to make this country great. Especially my little brother who leaves for Marine bootcamp next Monday.