Birthdays in Minneapolis

WE INTERRUPT THIS EUROPE TRIP REVIEW FOR ANOTHER SPECIAL REPORT:

Our recent trip to Minneapolis!

So, we finally overlapped our work trips to Minneapolis last week. It only took us 18 months. But, as good as I am about documenting our lives ... I didn't even get a picture of the two of us! I flew into town for work on Kyle's 29th birthday. Unfortunately, I will never be able to tease him for being old since I've got 6 months on him. :)

In between our days in the office, we took full advantage of seeing friends.

Rebekah and Jim are now expecting! Leave it to me to only get a picture from the neck up. ;) She has the most adorable little baby bump. Congrats, you two! Baby Archer is due in November.

We had a cookout at Adrian and Josh's house and enjoyed our time with their little boy, Austin. He just turned one and had a pirate party to celebrate last week.

The big event was a surprise 30th birthday party for Claire on Saturday. Her wonderful hubby, Mark, planned the whole day - starting at the spa and ending with a surprise dinner on the rooftop of a restaurant downtown. Due to some adult beverages, it also included a few splashes in the fountains of Minneapolis.

(Claire thought we were on the road back to Arkansas when she noticed me during the first surprise)

(The six of us, including Claire and her sis, a friend from college, a neighbor and two of her Gmills friends ... one of those from R-Kansas!)

(The above mentioned fountain splashing)

(our very own Kyle is on the right in the blue)

(The happy couple, Claire and Mark. Surprise accomplished!)

(The downtown skyline from the rooftop bar that we visited after dinner - boy do I love this town!)

After yet another 10 hour drive back to Arkansas, Kyle was greeted with a birthday celebration, including a decorated office and several gifts. It was a happy ending to a very happy trip.

Happy Birthday, Kyle!!!!