For a really long time, I've been dying to throw a surprise party for Brian. My dream came true when we were able to pull one off while his parents were in town visiting last week. Oh wow, it was so fun! Although his 30th birthday isn't until Nov. 26, it worked out best for us to have it on Nov. 6, which is his dad's birthday! A double whammy celebration.
After blindfolding a very reluctant Brian at our house, we stuck him in the car and took off for our undisclosed destination.
When we walked into the restaurant, everything was just perfect! B was shocked and felt so loved by all of his friends who came to celebrate with us.
I picked Bub's Burgers as the location because of the great food and fun atmosphere. I had no idea of the entertainment that would also be provided for our party.
Entertainment in the form of a 22 ounce burger, otherwise known as "THE BIG UGLY."
If you can polish off one big ugly, Bub's takes a 4x6 picture of you holding your empty plate. They post it on the wall and you go down in the annals of burger eating history. If you eat two, you get an 8x10 image on the wall. If you eat THREE (and only a few have ever done this), you get a veritable poster on the wall in your honor.
The Travel Channel's show, Man vs Food, recently came up against this infamous burger. The guy was able to put down two before he called it quits.
Six of the nine males present at the party were up for the challenge (in case you're wondering, zero females even considered it). Five finished it. Two attempted a second burger. The infamous iron-stomached Mike Fanning (Brian's dear friend and classmate) was the only one who could pull the double off.
Brian eating his last bite...
Mike starting #2 -
Mike and his proud wife, Rachel
So, everyone who cleaned their plate got their picture on the wall. They are all terribly proud of these pictures, but especially Mike. They even let him autograph his.
We had such an awesome night - it was a celebration we'll never, ever forget! A huge thanks to Mom and Dad Smith for helping me pull it off - I couldn't have done it without them!
Happy birthday B! :)
3 comments:
I love the picture of you and Brian when he's finishing his last bite. Your expression is classic Em. Love it! Looks like you guys were having so much fun. Happy bday, B!
How much fun! that is one huge burger, I thought Brian was going to go for three though?!
That's hilarious! Love the pic of your friends hugging. :) Very touching.
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