The Probandt Family: November 2012

I had planned on taking Trevor away and if possible throwing him a surprise bash in maybe New Mexico, but things didn't work out so we were here for his 30th. I still wanted to surprise him with something special and so I rounded up some of our closest friends and family to come over on Saturday. I told him to go shoot his new bow and have a guy day and then come home around 6:30 so we could make our reservation at The Grill. But, I was really running around like a maniac trying to clean the house, cook lasagna for 20 some odd people, decorate, and make sure everything was still secretive. It was all going okay until Lauri called and said "Trevor's parked at the park and can probably see the sign!" which was not good! I had told everyone to park at the park and come in through our back gate-I had put a huge bright sign outside of our gate to show which house was ours as to not give it away when Trevor pulled up and everyone was parked in our driveway. I immediately called Trevor and told him Dad had a package at his house for him and he needed to go pick it up. He said okay and went over there. When he got there I called and told him that Dad had just brought it over so to just come home. He said okay and headed home. I got everybody in our back room and turned off the lights and waited. When he came inside I greeted him and showed him the decorations for his party. He then exclaimed with joy "ahhh, Babe, you decorated! I love it! Thanks" he's pretty sweet like that! Then I walked him further back (he still didn't know anyone was here) and everyone popped out! I was so surprised the boys were quiet and didn't jump out as soon as they heard their daddy. He was so surprised! I jumped out with my camera and to my dismay, my battery died! I wish I could've got the look on his face! It was great! So, I'm so glad that everyone was able to share his big birthday. I'm even more glad that he didn't ruin his own surprise! hahah

His yummy cake! Poppy seed apricot

It's supposed to read "oh deer, Trevor is 30!" but some read it "oh, Buck" I guess it works either way

Bowen had got bit by something on his ear and it swelled really big and was super red. He didn't seem too bothered by it but Dad took him in later and we had a scare but turns out it's okay.

Playing with grandaddy

silly boys

The Grandpas celebrating

and Mr. Carson and his parents celebrating with rice cereal...crazy kids

cute faces

Tate dancing

Boys watching football

Carson decided to join the dance party

I think Trevor was happy :-)

Whit and sweet Mallorie!

Family picture minus the men

the boys helped daddy with the candles

they were special sparkler candles!

Tate really had to work hard to put em out

but we celebrated long into the night

Aunt Kim and Tate playing

Trish and Shelly watching on as Trev opened gifts

got a cool light hat for hunting

he was testing it out for daddy. It works well!

I think Trevor had a great time! I'm so thankful for all of our friends and family who were able to join in celebrating Trev's big 3-0! We love you all very much and look forward to a whole lot more birthdays!

We love going to the Pumpkin Patch out in Grape Creek-it's put on by the church out there and they do such a fabulous job. It's filled with all sorts of neat things for kiddos. The boys had a blast as usual and the only problem was getting them (ehem, Tate, cough cough) into the truck to go-or for that matter to pick a pumpkin. They were more interested in the dump truck and the big pumpkin house. But that's okay, as long as they have fun.

Bowen was in love with this pumpkin house. I think he was pretending it was his house. He'd look outside the windows and get all excited and climb all over it. Such a cutie