My dad's 60th birthday is coming up this months so as his HUGE present we told him that we were sending him and my mom on a caribbean cruise. Little did he know, all of us kids would be there too!!! Somehow we were able to keep the big secret from him. All of the guys grew out their beards and had ridiculous disguises on (do-rags, earrings, wife-beaters, huge sunglasses,...you get the idea..). We stayed at the hotel across from their hotel in Ft. Lauderdale and the morning of the cruise we rented a shuttle. We all got in and then the driver (who was in on the suprise along with my mom) took us to my parents hotel to pick them up. The driver was able to get my dad to sit in the front seat which worked out great for us since it would be hard for him to get a good look at us. The driver also told my dad that there were a bunch of wierdos in the car, hahaha... My dad kept glancing back, I think mainly to keep an eye on his wife, but did not recognize anyone. Ryan was the only one clearly in his view but with the mean handle-bar mustache, skinny sideburns, huge female glasses, baseball cap, and tank top- my dad never caught on that it was his son-in-law. After about 10 minutes of blurting out random words in random languages and giggling up a storm in the backseat- we burst out singing "happy birthday" but he ignored us until we said "happy birthday dear dad" bc he just thought we were psycho people. When he finally realized it was us in the car he was SHOCKED and looked as if he were going to cry. It was so awesome to suprise him like that (and get it on film-i taped the whole thing through a small hole in a newspaper that I was "reading"). I can honestly say that this was by far the best, most fun vacation that I have ever been on!
Thank you so much to Ryan's parents for watching Dane for the week so that we could go on this trip. You guys Rock!!!
The Look on Dane's face here shows how much fun he had with Grandma and Gradpa Skinner all week!!
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I'm so jealous!!!! I told Andy I wanted to go on a cruise now and he said "Don't count on it!" It looks like you guys a so much fun. Glad to know your home---We need to go do something.
i am even more jealous than i was before. that cruise looks so dang fun. i am going on one with zac as soon as we can afford it. probably in a couple of decades. did you miss dane so much?? i love all the pictures you posted. i am in california right now. i'll be back in town on the monday the 9th. lets get together then. it's been forever since i've seen you. are you mad at me? j/k
Wow... yep i am still jealous... i think when medical school is over we all need to go a cruise... that would be so fun!! And why not add to our debt???
Good for you guys! We went on a trip last year. It was amazing!!!
Looks like you guys had a great trip! It was fun to play with Dane. He is so cute and way funny. If he got mad he would so softly and sweetly go in for a bite on the arm. We thought it was hilarious. Glad you guys are back safe and had a great tan.
How fun!Looks like a fun time. We want to go on a cruise too...now we just have to wait about a year. :)Was it hard leaving Dane?
OHh I love what you guys did to surprise your Dad. What a great story and vacation. I love that you guys totally dressed up, and you even recorded the whole thing through a newspaper whole. How cute and detective like you are.
I bet seeing Danes face after all of it was so great. I'm sure he missed him Mama and Dad so bad.
I'm with Becky on getting together. If we are all here this summer lets get together soon.
OHhh and I love the talk of a cruise after the guys graduate. Jordan already promised me a trip to Hawaii. Even if it is payed for with Student loan money I don't care
Hey Carlie! I just stumbled across your blog! Your family is so cute, Dane is adorable! What a great way to surprise your dad!! He is such a great guy! Great picts!! Hope all is well in AZ! ~Sierra Thomas Murray
I need pictures of the disguises from day 1. I have Taylor, but cant find one of todd or ryan. Send one my way if you have it. ta ta
Carly that is the cutest thing ever. What a fun surprise. I totally want to see that video sometime. I have got to see your funny outfits!
That is so cute and funny! Good surprise. That just makes me want to save some money and go on a cruise too!
hey carlie! glad i finally MET you the other day at the pool! geez, i need to get out more... you guys are such a cute little family! what a good surprise for your dad, that is hilarious how you guys pulled it off!! looks like you had a blast on your cruise too, good for you guys!
That is an awesome surprise! It's so fun to pull a surprise like that. It looks like you guys had a blast! I'll talk to you tomorrow (hopefully) and you can give me your e-mail address so I can put you on my blog!
That is such an awesome way to surprise someone!! That is the ultimate way, I think. :) I bet your dad was in HEAVEN when he realized it was everyone! Happy Birthday President Weston!
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