A Surprise "We Love Daddy" Party

Brandon has been working crazy hours lately, and the girls have been going through "Daddy-withdrawl" (To tell you the truth, we ALL have). When Brandon had to leave for work yesterday around 6 am (after not getting home until 2 am), Melanie was really upset. So, we made a plan. We were going to through Daddy a surprise "We Love You" Party.

Melanie had the whole thing planned out:

1. Pink Frosted Cookies
2. Strawberry Cake with Chocolate Frosting
3. Flower Decorations
4. Party Hats

Well, we didn't get everything on that list, but we did get half of them.

First thing, we made the cookies. These cookies are extra special to me. My Great Grandma George use to make them for everyone, and it made everyone feel loved and important. That is definitely how we wanted Daddy to feel, so they were a "must have".

Both girls helped with the cookies.

The anticipation of them was just too much. The girls had to sit and watch them bake.

After the cookies were ready, we headed to the library for story time, then home for lunch and naps. After our naps, we only had an hour to finish... and we still needed to DECORATE!!!

Don't they look so cute in their paint shirts?

The Decorations:

Noelle's

Melanie's

Mom's

Finally, he got home, and we said "SURPRISE!". Then as a family, we frosted and decorated the cookies!

When all the excitement was over, Brandon was still tired. But he wasn't alone, he had a cute snuggle partner.

Brandon, we love you! Thank you for all the hard work you have been doing lately for us. We do miss you, but we love you so much, and understand.