When The Lensters big 70th birthday kinda 'came & went' on Friday, with just a small little cake at Temple he took it in his stride. He's not one to expect big things !!
So...when he went to our clubhouse on Saturday night for a 'supposed' dinner with the kids he was feeling very happy and appreciative that we were all getting together.
Little did he know !!!!
Dont ask how I managed to maneuver him into the room where everyone was hiding, but I'd been planning this surprise party for 2 months and it came off without a single hitch....devious little person that I am !!!
every table had a motorcycle theme and my close friend Pam (who owns a party planning business) did ALL the work making these amazing centerpieces and a fabulous sign in board...which, hysterically, included a picture of me as a biker chick....BUT NO...THAT WAS NEVER MY REAL BODY...not ever...
and I mean NOT EVER !!!!
The Lenster was shocked...surprised...even crying....so moved....
40 of our closest friends were there...unfortunately our middle son Lee and family couldn't get up from Texas because he'd just started a new job and was required to work that weekend, but we skyped with him !
The biggest surprise of ALL was that The Lensters sister Jane (A doctor in Nashville) flew up just for the weekend. We haven't seen her in 3 years.
I hired a gal from north Jersey to make this AMAZING motorcycle cake...all edible...and looking exactly like The Lensters real Honda Gold Wing.
the tires were rice krispies treats !!
and we absolutely DID cut into it and eat it and it was SCRUMPTOUS !!!
we had a wonderful Buffet dinner
and The Lenster opened his gifts...which included lots of wine
movie tickets
a new GPS
and I gave him tickets for us to see "The Book of Mormon" on Broadway which won't be until August.
The friends were auctioning off the gifts...in jest !!
Our friend Gail (below) owns a soap business and she made party gifts for everyone...motorcycle soaps that smelled delicious !!
next door to the party room was the clubhouse Billiards room where the kids (and even some adults !) hung out and played games
what a night !!
WHAT A NIGHT !!
Fantastic party. He is really lucky to have a wife like you. Looks like everyone really enjoyed because it was well-prepared. Who would not get all emotional with such an effort? Even the baddest biker would break down in tears.
Posted by: Robert Allen | October 09, 2013 at 08:26 PM
Awesome Design!!! How did you make the centerpiece and board?? Great Idea!
Posted by: lisa williams | April 02, 2013 at 11:01 PM
How did you make the centerpieces they are very nice looking
Posted by: Shanna Campbell | October 30, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Suze, This looks like an amazing party. Howdid you make the centerpieces.
Posted by: Leketha Everett | August 23, 2012 at 10:53 PM
What a wonderful birthday! Congratulations. According to the photos, it looked fabulous. Great job!
Posted by: Renee S. | February 14, 2012 at 06:48 PM
Happy belated B-day wishes to the Lenster!!
You plan a FABULOUS party!! The details were great! I don't know if I could have made the first cut into that cake!!
Looks like wonderful memories for ALL!!
Posted by: Starla | February 14, 2012 at 11:19 AM
Wow what a great time you all had , next party i have i'm calling you to help plan it.
hugs to you and lenny
Posted by: theresa Ventura | February 13, 2012 at 09:26 PM
What a wonderful celebration! How amazing that you were able to keep it a secret. It was great to see the decorations, food, people but most of all your husband grinning from ear to ear. You made memories to last a lifetime for everyone who was there. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Nancy G. | February 13, 2012 at 07:22 PM
How wonderful a night to remember! Happy Birthday from Liverpool, England, to the Lenster!
JoZarty x
Posted by: JoZarty | February 13, 2012 at 06:29 PM
What a great party.
Posted by: Pam | February 13, 2012 at 09:25 AM
what a wonderful thing!
Posted by: lyle baxter | February 13, 2012 at 09:21 AM
It is so hard to really surprise someone, so kudos for being able to REALLY surprise Len! It looked like a wonderful gathering of family and friends and if the smile on Len's face is any indication, he had an awesome time! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEN (albeit late)! And I thought the motorcycle centerpieces with Len on the bikes was just genius. By the way Suze, you make on hot Biker chick - LOL!
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | February 13, 2012 at 09:11 AM
How fantastic - and well done for keeping it secret, you devious lady you! It nearly made me cry reading about it! The cake looks amazing (so does the buffet) - so glad you had a fabulous time and thanks (as ever) for sharing your life with us all.
Posted by: Helen | February 13, 2012 at 08:48 AM
What a FABULOUS party and HAPPY BIRTHDAY (albeit a bit late, sorry) to the Lenster
Kathyk
Posted by: Kathyk | February 13, 2012 at 08:45 AM