Last night a good friend of mine had a surprise birthday party that he may not soon forget. I worked with his girlfriend for the past month plotting and planning this occasion that would bring the majority of his friends together as well as his brother, the preparation seemed to be well worth it.

His birthday is actually on the same day as my mother's birthday and two days before that my sister has her birthday. Because I went home to see my family on the 4th of July and I will be traveling with them to New Hampshire this coming weekend I had decided to stay in town to help put this little gathering together.

Two years ago for my birthday my friends got together to throw a surprise birthday party for me, so I knew at some point I had to return the favor. Two years ago this same friend and I traveled to Florida the week of his birthday except the actual day of his birthday was spent just going out to dinner, basically, a relatively quiet affair. This year however was quite different and I was glad to see everyone who showed up.

To all who played a part in the preparation and execution of the surprise, no matter how big or small your role was, I thank you and the birthday boy and his girlfriend thanks you as well.