You see Evan likes to plan. He wants to know when he is going somewhere and where exactly the coordinates are. I am all like let's leave in the afternoon and I know it's near I-35... kinda.
You get it. And we love each other for it. And the imbalance actually balances nicely. But this week was Evan's birthday and I wanted it to be perfect. Somehow (the help of really great friends), I managed to pull it off. Let me tell you the secret of making any regular day fabulous, even for those of us who are a little on the unorganized side: the BLINDFOLD.
A blindfold makes any normal day seem creative. You are in complete control. The other person has no idea where you are, where you are going, or what huge adventure awaits. It's an automatic fun time of surprises and laughs... especially when you forget the person you are leading around is blindfolded and unfortunately don't mention the curb... owww :/
The Blindfold (yes, it is an ear warmer). Also, the curb behind him is where he fell.
His card was a mini- scrapbook. I got creative. We both cried a little. Good tears.
Us at dinner at the swankiest restaurant in San Marcos, Palmers. Evan was totally feeling twenty-two because he told our waitress, "Is your manager here?" And I remember thinking OHMYGOSH what is he doing?! And gritting my teeth. The poor waitress looked as nervous as me. Evan proceeds to say, "I'd like to tell him what a great job you are doing," as he leans back all classy and non-awkward. I totally love this guy!
After a day full of surprise stops and a wonderful dinner the real surprise finally arrived as we walked into his unlit, people- filled apartment to the unanimous shouts of "Happy Birthday" and "Surprise!"
Overall, it was the perfect day. I thank God all the timing worked out and for all the laughs we had. Moral of the story (for all my non-planners out there): when it doubt, use a blind fold!
Happy Birthday Evan. I love you!
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