Todd's Surprise Birthday Murder Mystery Party

So guess who just celebrated his 30th birthday on Jan. 21! Yep - my handsome hubby!

Because it was his big 3-0 birthday, I wanted to do something special and I thought a surprise party would be fun, but I didn't want it to be solely about him- because I knew he wouldn't like that. THUS- I had Todd's mom help me get A Murder Myster 70's style Party. I did the surprise party two weeks after his b-day so he wouldn't suspect it!

It was actually really hard to keep it a secret and I have probably never lied so much in my life but Todd really gave me no choice!! He was uncharacteristically focused on finding our air mattress (even though we didn't need it) and before I knew what was happening, Todd had found my party decorations and 70s clothes stash that I had gotten out and hidden for the party! How could I have known he was going to be so persistent! We also had a couple of close calls with Todd almost reading a text message that would have hinted at the party- I was sure he was on to me that time especially during our interchange of me running down the stairs, grabbing my phone, and going off on a crazy tirade about how he shouldn't touch my I-phone cause I just wanted something that was mine that he wouldn't touch- what other good reason would there be for my erratic phone sensitivity! Anyway, you would never believe it if you had heard all my scheming, but Todd, with medicine for Elli and cumin for a recipe (I had to get him out of the house!), was completely genuinely surprised as he showed up to the door with flashing lights on and a whole bunch of awesomely dressed friends inside.

MURDER MYSTERY! Above lies the poor deceased Stan A. Live. He was found on my carpet after we were disco dancing in my living room/Funkytown Disco. Each person had to come dressed as a certain character and they acted as this character for the night until we figured out who killed poor Stan. We each had a book about what we knew and each scene we would find out and reveal certain facts. It was definitely a farfetched murder but it was super fun! I believe the rich, deaf, and pregnant Chaka Moon, our Hilary, was the the killing culpret--- so devious she was!

Everybody was great about getting into character- I have to say my favorites were Tyson's Knight Feevah character- bartending muscle man, and Manny Baritone-celebrity singer.

Manny Baritone (Ken) with mic and all and Belle Badham (Nichole)- so stylin'!

The chic Angina Palpatori (Diana) and Knight (Tyson) who may or may not sell his body at night! Somehow we didn't get a pic of Hilary and Ian seperately! Sad!


Vinny V. Divichi (Todd with an awesome wig I bought before hand) and Polly Esther Stuffincup and YES I did use my last name as inspiration for a stuffed top so you don't have to wonder! We had such a great time eating fondue and playing the game! I am so happy it all worked out!

I want to take a sentimental moment if you will indulge me and say how much I just love my husband! I love that I can just have such a great time with him whether we are disco murder mysterying it up or just lounging on the couch together. I love that he is so considerate and thoughtful and such a fun loving dad to Elliana. I admire his intelligence, hardworking attitude, and his unwavering integrity. I love that no matter where we live or what we do- it will be an adventure and a journey I can look forward to because we will be doing it together. And I am so grateful that our journey will continue on together for eternity! What a blessed woman I am!