Friday was Marty's last day working at American Eagle. Hooray! Long story, but we are so thankful to have gotten him out of there. We surprised him with brownies in the food court after he finished his very last shift. The bright blue icing on them read, "Suck it, AE!" Complete with a picture of an eagle crossed out. I swear, Candace has a gift for all things cake-y.
How fun for Marty to be surrounded by good friends as we closed that rather sucky chapter. Bobby and Candace were there of course, the Brams stopped by, we happened to run into the Browns and Shirleys, and my brother Ben and his wife Laura drove up from San Jose for the big moment. Four hours in the car just so they could surprise Marty on his last day. If that's not love, I don't know what is.
That night, Marty, Ben, Laura, and I enjoyed a feast fit for a king. Or fit for a guy moving on to a bigger and better job. We had meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes, Ceasar salad, stuffed mushrooms, Smirnoff galore, and angel food cake with strawberries for dessert. I enjoyed feeling like a little culinary wifey for once. Our time that evening was spent riding Marty's scooter around the neighborhood and laughing our butts off at the stupid people eating dirt, or mud rather, on "Wipeout". And since we all bought something new at American Eagle in order to take advantage of Marty's discount, we felt purty. We were having so much fun, we even forgot it was the 4th of July!
It really was a perfect day. Really. I think I said that about a hundred times as we enjoyed hour after hour of fun and laughter. Thanks, Ben and Laura, for being so precious to us, and for making Marty feel loved and valued during this time of transition.
Now we just need to make some brownies that say "Suck it, four-hour drive seperating the Palms and Moseleys".
6 comments:
Wow, so Marty left AE. Good for him and for you guys! I love it - suck it AE!!! Your 4th sounds fabulous - good food, loving family and great friends - who could ask for more?
Wow, what a great celebration! That is awesome!!! Congrats Marty!!! We are so happy for you to move on from that chapter in your life. God has amazing things in store for you and your family. Becky, you are an amazing and supportive wife, one that I know Marty could not have done this without. You are his strong pillar. So, congrats to you as this is a celebration for you as well. Love you!
That's awesome! May your perfect day last for a while! :)
Hey baby, thank you so much for that. You are amazing. What an incredible woman. You are so hospitable and loving. I think you are the most beautiful incredible woman I have ever known.
Hurrah!!! No more AE! I'm so glad Ben and Laura got to come and celebrate with you guys.
LOVE LOVE LOVE that we were able to make it up! There are definitely TOO many miles between us, but I'd make that trek anytime! We love you guys and say to AE "SUCK IT!" every time we pass by! Can't wait to see you guys again!
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