Sirrahbed had a huge SURPRISE!!

We babysat Misha on Monday and her mommy asked me not to cook Thursday night because she and Bryan (my son) wanted to bring dinner over as a surprise to thank us for all the meals and babysitting, etc. Well, they came over, we had a nice meal and then we all started watching a football game back in our room. Chris (chrangharris) asked if she could invite Carol (her mom-persianmom) over and I said of course. A little later I went to the bathroom - heard Carol in the room so walked out and guess who is standing there??? MISSY and PAUL!!!! All the way from Japan!!!! They have been planning this for FIVE months and I never had a clue!!! For my birthday, I will have my ENTIRE family with me altogether!!! I was totally stunned - I stood there staring at Missy - could not believe my eyes, just stood staring at her!!! Devon (sirrahved) and my other son Jason don't know yet but are on the way here from Indiana because we are having a combined birthbay party TODAY for both me (9/17) and Bryan (today is his actual BD) so they will get the surprise when we go over at noon:D This party was planned for the past month and of course I knew about it but had no idea that my WHOLE family would be here for it :D I have been dying to post about it for two days now but could not let Devon know!! Anyway, here is a picture that Christine took of me that night. I had just walked out of the bathroom, Missy says my mouth dropped open for like 30 seconds and then dad and I hugged her. What happened with Dennis is that he just said hi to Missy like nothing was amiss and THEN did his double take:eek:, finally his brain registering that she was supposed to be in JAPAN and NOT in our bedroom!!
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Just had to tell my friends here as this is SO exciting:D

What fun surprise - and they pulled it off so well!!!! :) Congratulations!

Congratulations and Happy birthdays to the whole Harris clan. What a great surprize.

What a great surprise and a fantastic birthday present too!! Have a wonderful time with your family.

How exciting and what a Great Surprise. :D

What a great birthday present!!! Hope you all enjoy your visit!!!

Oh what a Joyous surprise! How on earth could they keep it a secret? I LOVE families!

Look at the big bear hug you are giving her!
God, I'm sitting here with tears of happiness in my eyes because I know how much this means to you and Dennis.

What a wonderful surprise, indeed!
ENJOY!!!!:D

This is just wonderful, Debbie. What a fantastic surprise. I love the picture. It really shows the joy and love. May you have a fabulous time with your family.

Robin :)

Oh my, that is the best birthday surprise ever. I got teary when I read it.

How great is that!!!!

I have a simalar story in that my sister came into town and didn't tell any of us, her brothers and sisters, only the parents! So, the night when she was supposed to be in town she called my dad and my dad said that I had to do my chores now, so I went and was in my room feeding every one, I came back out and my sister was sitting at the computer, I was like " O, hey Abbey." then I did a double take and was like :eek: :eek: what are you doing here!?!?!?!?! LOL.

I'm so happy your whole family is together!

Ashley :D

That is just beyond fantastic!! That has got to be the happiest thing I've read in a long time. Happy Birthday to the 2 of you (a wee bit early for you) and I hope you have the best party ever!

That's so terrific! I'm so excited for you ALL!

Have a blast.

What a wonderful birthday present! Happy birthday.

Wow, what a great surprise!! :D
Happy Birthday!! :) Sounds like you're going to have a wonderful time!

Yippie! What a wonderful suprise! I love it when family gets together (so long as they aren't bickering lol)

Wow, Debbie what a great surprise adn birthday present! Enjoy spending time with the entire family! And post more pictures of the happy occasion.

That's a wonderful surprise. :)

Oh Debbie, what a wonderful surprise. I can see how happy you are in your picture.
I hope you have a great time with them:)

Now I completely understand why this was an extra special birthday, Debbie!!!! :D :D :D

That's awesome Debbie!!!
Happy Birthday!

WOW!! That's so AWESOME!

You look so happy in that picture! :D

Thank you so much for all the well wishes! I am loving it having my kids here:D The birthday itself was a really great day and if you want to see more pictures (there are about 80 of them:o ) I made an album. I have really enjoyed having folks to share this with:D

Happy Birthday Deb! You do look so happy in the picture. :D What a terrific suprise for you and hubby. Hope they'll stay a while instead of scooting back to Japan too fast. Sounds like ya'll have some catching up to do! ;)