Sunday, March 07, 2010

Otanjyoubi Omedetou Ryanchun!

Ryan had her surprise birthday celebr-"asian" yesterday! It was a huge success! Thank you to everyone for coming! A day to remember for sure... unless, of course, the sake got in the way of your memory! LOL!

All of the guests waited quietly in the wings until the birthday girl came through the door!
She was so surprised that she turned around and went back outside before she could face her guests! Brought me to tears!

Mommy and birthday girl! Love you Sunshine!



A family picture! Aren't those little girls cute?

Charlie didn't find out about the surprise party until one hour before party time! She was so excited to help mommy set up and get into costume!
Casey brought a yummy Chinese Chicken Salad! The problem is that I forgot to get it out of the fridge! Duhhhhhh... I'm so mad at myself! Thanks though Casey... you are the best!


Brennan is not quite sure what to think of Charlie! he got into the swing of the theme in no time though... you should have seen him use his chopsticks!

Great picture ladies!

Our out of town guests... Jeff, Julie, Nonna


Mike came in costume too... Love it!
He was in tune with "The Karate Kid" playing on the TV in the background!

Julie and Joe "breaking it down!"

Kudrons cuddling!


Aunt Casey and Aunt Marzie breaking in the new couches!

TIME TO SING!


Ryan gets so shy to be the center of attention. She did great though!


PRESENT TIME!


Ryan received so, so many wonderful gifts! Thank you to everyone! You are all too generous!

And Charlie was all too envious!
Do you think that she realizes that whatever is Ryan's now, will be hers in a year or so? Maybe that is why she looks so darn happy in this picture!


Aunt Nancy is getting really good with her crafting! Look at her homemade card!


Ryan is modeling some of her gifts all at once!


Watching the birthday girl open presents!

Nancy and Cameron had front row seats!

Back row has it's perks too! Closer to the food and drinks! LOL!

Charlie's 2nd outfit for the day! She celebrated both the Japanese and Chinese cultures!

Thank you all for helping us celebrate! I get the feeling that this is a birthday that Ryan will never forget!


4 comments:

Anonymous said...

GREAT PARTY .... Ryan you are a special little girl, we love you!
Domo arigato to all for a fun, fun day:)
xo
Aunt Casey and Uncle Bubba

Anonymous said...

Dear Lori, Steve and Charlie: What a wonderful SURPRISE PARTY for the birthday girl! Your surprise party and theme for Ryan Grace could not have been planned and setup any better. Just another WOW party from the Master of WOW! Loved the food, decorations and best of all, all of the family at the gathering. And, we are all blessed that Grandpa decided not to wear is sumo outfit! Love to you all.. Mom & Dad!

Anonymous said...

Wow, Ryan looks like a great party sorry we missed it....Great job Lori, the decorations are wonderful...Love, Aunt Ginny

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to you too Ginny! I hope you guys had a great night too!
lmg