DaveInTN 3,247 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I can't wait for the surprise party! This is gonna be GOOOOD!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CKCK 45 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I bet you had to use the extra strap with the seatbelt on Soarin'.That was mean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 All caught up. Whew!Looks like a great time at Epcot. Way to go on riding soarin. What's the Beverley trick?Can't wait for the surprise update. Please tell Jordan thank you for his service from a fellow vet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Love the pics from around the world.Looking forward to more about the party. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Enjoyed the Epcot pictures.Looking forward to the surprise party! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I bet you had to use the extra strap with the seatbelt on Soarin'.That was mean.Yeah, it was mean.But funny!Good one!TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Love the Epcot pictures!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I love Jordan's and Nate's shirts.TCDI bought Jordan's on our December trip. Every Fort lover needs a Fort shirt.Nate's, I found at Kmart, and with Nate being single & mingling, he had to have it!It was perfect at the parks. All I had to do was glance around to find him.I bet you had to use the extra strap with the seatbelt on Soarin'.That was mean. :rofl2: Not mean at all! Donnie actually tried to get me to use it!What's the Beverley trick?Please tell Jordan thank you for his service from a fellow vet.A few of the Coke samples are delicious. China is my fave. The Beverly is pretty nasty, but I told Jordan it was the best just so I could capture his face after the sample. Unfortunately, my pic came out blurry! Thank heavens for Jason being ready with his video camera.Thank you from Jordan, and thank YOU from us!Update in progress! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 As soon as the kids left, I waited about 10 minutes (in case they forgot something and had to return) then went into Speedy Gonzalez mode. I started Trevor on balloon blowing inside, and when I went out to gather more stuff, Jason showed up ready to work!Have I mentioned that Jason is awesome? I would never have asked him to take time out of his solo trip to help us get ready for a party. All I did was invite him to eat and drink with us. He took it upon himself to show up to work.Just off the top of my head, Jason:Helped Nate figure out his itune problem he'd been having on his phone.Kept score for us in cornhole.Videotaped Jordan's surprise.Helped decorate for the party.Taught me a few new features on my camera (which came in handy on Sunday evening too)It seemed like whenever I turned around, he was there with a helping hand! What a guy!! Surely someone I consider a life long friend. (Don't call me Shirley.....Airplane anyone? ;D )Back to the party....Tony and Jason went to work on the banner I had ordered.We hung them between Mickey & Minnie.Inside the screen room was something I had made, along with sweet & spicy meatballs, hot wing dip, baked beans and liquor.(Jason's video shows the collage much better)I didn't take as many pics as I had planned because I was so busy, but I got a few.Out of 24 sub sandwiches, this was all that was left by the time I remembered to take a pic. They were held together with red white & blue umbrella toothpicks.Here is the video Jason shot of the set-uphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qXZgyB2nhhQHere is his arrival video.WARNING!!! Either turn the volume down or watch it without kids. There are a few F-bombs dropped. To say he was shocked is an understatement. Now that he was home for a month, he watched it and said"boy, I have a foul mouth!" We'll re-train him when he comes home for good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9Z5jGhnmDQwAnd some pics that I did remember to take.It turned out even better than I had hoped! Judy entertained us more and more as the night went on and even found some interesting uses for the Army men that I had all over the tables. I didn't get a picture, but we had ice cream cake too!Dave AKA devores had messaged me that he had to work that night and couldn't make it, but he showed up right after work. Even though we had cleaned up, I gave him some subs to take home.To Genia, Tony & Jason: THANK YOU for all your help!!To all that came to support Jordan, you have no idea what it meant to him! THANK YOU!I have a whole new appreciation for what these men & women go through. The things I saw were disturbing enough, yet he had a flash drive that he wouldn't even show me. We kept one decoration up for the night.Coming up: Goodbyes to Genia, Tony & Jason and eventually the boys after one last visit to a park! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Wow!Great job on the decorations and party Stef!You and your family are good people.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Stef.... yous a makin me cry... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Decorations were great! So glad you surprised Jordan! Sounds like you had a great party. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Believe me Stef it was an honor to help set up for Jordan's party. I had so much fun hanging with all of you and I very much look forward to doing it again sooner rather than later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stacktester 78 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Wow. I'm finally caught up. The party was a blast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 awww Steph, I've been here just didnt have alot to say, my kiddos have been sick and sucking my will to live, however I have to say a few things,Epcot looked AWESOME! I hope to visit during WWW, I need one of those slushie thingsJordan is a very lucky young man to have your family, alot of young troops don't have that kind of support, so I salute you and your family :heart: I'm long over due some punch and some of that buffalo dip stuff :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kahuna aka John 71 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Great job on the suprise party... Photos were awesome ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'm all caught up. I was cracking up laughing at it all until you started setting up for the party. Then you made me cry! How sweet. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 You all did an exellent job with the surprise party!I enjoyed the pics and videos.You and your family are good people and Jordan is lucky to have you all.I have nothing but appreciation for his service to our country and I am glad he has people to show him how much he is loved and appreciated.Again, I wish all the returning vets had people like you and your family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 It's great to see that Jordan has some special people that really love him great job on his party, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Stef,Glad we could help! We're proud to the part of the extended Spawn family! We can talk about that circular family tree later!That night was awesome in so many ways. And Tony still can't believe his ears, eyes or mouth from Fiesty! "Don't we have some C-A-K-E?" And sorry to Jordo, but army men will never be thought of the same again. Evah!But at least he understands more of the texts. AND RUN, RUN, RUN! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Stef,Tony wants me to make sure you know, how much we appreciate you allowing us into the reunion. Tony was excited he was able to support and celebrate with Jordan, especially after a year over in A-Stan.I understand Jordan shared with Tony about some of things he expreienced over there. For Tony, even after 28 years of moving the Army and other forces around, he (Tony) appreciates all they do. He was proud to pass on one of his challenge coins to Jordo. I just wish we could have done more for him and his close friends and supporters.For you and Trev (and Mason) to support him and his buds like yall do......... :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:And for all those FF members and others that stopped by to say "Thank You" presonally; I think ya'll deserve a :heart: too. Ya'll made/took time out of your vacation or work for this brave young man. So to you, THANK YOU 2.Note: My nice allotment is out for at least the rest of the month. Be warned. :clint: AC in A2......Aaron and PureTcrazy...rita 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 :heart: Great updates Stef! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CKCK 45 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Great update and great party! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michele j 9 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I got goosebumps and tears watching your wonderful video.Thank you Jordan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 What a guy!! Surely someone I consider a life long friend. (Don't call me Shirley.....Airplane anyone? ;D )I picked the wrong day to stop drinking tequila.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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