Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Weekend FULL OF SURPRISES















OK so I have the best husband....no really I DO! For the last couple of months Brent has been planning a "surprise" for me. I had no idea and when he first told me that he was planning a surprise I laughed telling him that he has yet to keep a surprise from me. He just can't keep it from me. He is always so excited and spills the beans. So I should have kept my mouth shut because he didn't breath a word. He didn't even give a hint. NOTHING...and it drove me CRAZY! I was very nervous because he led me to believe we were leaving the kids with someone and so that really was the hard part. I NEEDED TO KNOW! But he kept telling me to TRUST him....so I had no choice but to do just that. Through talking to my friend Collette I found out that Russell (her hubby) had a surprise for her too..... so together we tried to get clues, only to confuse me more. 
Well, long story short... Friday afternoon a knock came on our door and a nice car was awaiting for me to hop in with Collette in there. I was struck speechless as I didn't quite understand what was going on. All of the sudden I was taken away and Brent wasn't coming as I thought he was (he even packed his bag to throw me off). So at first I thought we were maybe just taking a joy ride but then we opened an envelope with a flight itinerary. 
WE WERE OFF TO VEGAS! I then thought for sure that my sister-in-law Sonia would somewhere fit into our weekend....How could I go to Vegas and not see her!!! But still got no answers, was only told that there would be someone there with a sign to pick us up. Well it was Sonia but not only was it Sonia it was my other two sister-in-laws. I wanted to pee my pants, I was so excited and shocked! So we stayed the night at Sonia's and then Saturday spent the day shopping and was told that we would be going to dinner and we all wanted to dress up! Then it was revealed that we were going to be staying the night in the Belagio....nice! 24th floor with a perfect view of the water show. We all got ready and were running out the door to meet Sonia's friend for dinner, which we just ate and I didn't feel like eating again. So I was kind of slow. Which only made us all have to run, run, run, so we didn't loose our reservations. As we are running around the corner in the casino we hit the MAMMA MIA  entrance and it all clicked. We really were going to MAMMA MIA! For those of you who don't know, I LOVE MAMMA MIA! It was absolutely the greatest. Anyone who hasn't seen the play is missing out! I got a couple of pictures before the security guy came and tackled me.... (just kidding but he really did come and point his finger at me). We then went out to eat at a great yummy place and went back to our room. Stayed up late talking and then passed out. Collette and I pushed our time to the max to get to the airport and were again running like crazy to get to check in. All that running and knocking people out of our way to find out that our plane was delayed we had lots of time. 
When I got home the house was spotless, smelled divine, and there were roses on the table for me. Just when I thought it the weekend was at an end it got better! Brent had Merry maids come in and totally deep clean the house...hello, did I say I love this brilliant man! 
Anyway, it was  a great weekend that will be remembered forever! Thanks to the love of my life for being so sweet! I want to just eat him up right now! I love you babe!
Thanks Collette for being my partner in crime for the weekend...(too bad the guys don't know what we have up our sleeves this time...they forget who they are dealing with!) 
And THANK YOU THANK YOU to my sister-in-laws for making such a perfect weekend. It was so good to see you gals and makes me miss you guys that much more and wish we didn't live so far away. I think this needs to become a tradition that we do each year. A getaway from our kids and hubbies and some much needed girl talk, shopping, and FUN

12 comments:

Annie said...

I have to say that I am a little jealous! That sounds like so much fun. Way to go Brent!!!

.Ang. said...

Way to go Brent is right!!!

What a lucky girl you are to be taken care of like that!! That sounds like such a fun weekend!

Ps. I am loving all the blog updates!!

BreeBands said...

It was so fun to see you and surprise you!! I hope we can make it a yearly event!! Wished we lived closer, thanks for the good times! xo Lyndsi

J.D. said...

I really can't take all of the credit. Sonia was a huge help in getting the tickets etc.. oh ya.. and LYING for me.. :) Russell was also involved with good ideas and help.
I owed Amber BIG TIME for putting up with me and the kids, plus her B-Day is coming up, and I wanted to do something fun for her. I am glad that Collette was able to go too and of course see Amber, Lyndsi and Sonia as well.
The best part about the whole thing was definitely the Surprise!!

Thanks Babes! I love you!

Brent

Unknown said...

All I have to say is What happened in Vegas stays in Vegas!!!!
It was a lot of fun being blind and going with the flow and awaiting the next suprise. Thanks Amber for putting up with me :) It was a blast getting to know Sonia (thanks for always cracking me UP) Amber and Lyndsi ~ Ladies thanks for helping me shop!!! I hope I get to crash the next party. That is only if I know what is going on:)

Collette

Bree said...

I think he is a keeper, I would die for a girls weekend... To top it off the cleaned house who is this man?!!!! When are you going to be in Twin for Christmas?

Mindi said...

Um, I'm pretty much speechless! I need my husband to read this blog now! That is so awesome! Tell Brent good job!

Happy Hermies said...

Ok, I made my husband read this so he would know what a scab he is...He doesn't even buy me cards. He thinks they are a waste of money...So, what I'm thinking is Brent needs to get all the guys together and give a little talk/lesson on this whole "how to be the coolest husband" thing. What do you think, Brent?? How FUN!!

Jennifer said...

Sounds like a load of fun!! Great suprise. Hubby suprises are so wonderful! I just wish I could think up some in return (I'm not very good at it).

Anonymous said...

Well all I have to say, is Brent you are learning Bro. Amber thanks for getting me added to you page. I have missed seeing the kids. Hope all is going well, I am doing ok, just really missing home and all of you. I love you guys.

Unknown said...

My husband's name is Cade, and brent can give him a call to give him some advice. No, seriously! Maybe they could plan it together and we could take off on my buddy passes to ny or something! That's so amazing! Good job brent!

Amelia said...

I'm So jealous that I let myself miss out on this one!!! OH well we are definitely making this a tradition and next time I'm not going build a house at the same time.
I'm so proud of my Bro and Yes He needs to talk to Mike cause I think we both Deserve a vacation when this is all said and Done!!!
LOVE YA!!!!