My folks threw me a surprise graduation party today.
My wife told me we were going to a restaurant and meeting my cousin there to drop off some shoes that she had ordered (my wife works at a shoe place). While we were there, my sister was supposed to come up and drop off her daughter. Jen and I were then going to take her to the movies while my sister did some Christmas shopping.
It was all a ruse and I was totally unsuspecting.
When we walked in there was a room off to the side where friends and family had gathered. They all yelled, "Surprise!" My wife said she had been planning it since September. She has a hard time keeping a secret so I knew this really was hard for her.
My sister handed me a beer as soon as we walked in. That's my wife Jen in the picture with me:
The cake they got me:
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I'm so glad she was able to pull this off! She let us know several weeks ago and I knew it would be difficult!
I hope you had a wonderful time today...
Sure looks like you did!
Wish I could have been there...
It's been a delight seeing you soar. 
Well deserved!
Wow--that's a LONG time to keep a secret!
Good for Jen!
Well done to you re graduation.
Well done to your wife re secrets and planning and great party.
Well done to your friends who also kept secrets and showed up to celebrate.
Super!!
Looks like a good time!
Some stuff has happened here in AZ that has been reminding me of MFM a whole lot. Your graduating would have made him so happy and proud to know you. As are all of us Loungers.
You have accomplished so much in full view of this place, you are such an inspiration. You are smart, creative, strong, honest, ethical and such a wonderful example of a good human being.
Congratulations, graduate.
You deserve to be celebrated! I am happy they could surprise you. Fist bump to Jen!
