Surprise!

Last night, I threw a little surprise birthday party for Justin, thirty days before his thirtieth birthday. Here's the trivia quiz I gave to all of the attendees. For those who'd like to play along, I'll put the answers at the end of this post.

Test Your “Jowledge” (Justin Knowledge)

1. True or False: Justin loves to combine two words to make one ridiculous sounding one. (The title of this page may be a hint!)
2. At what age did Justin begin making to-do lists for himself on index cards?
3. When he was in the first grade, shopping for what item left Justin in tears?
4. What toiletry item is Justin addicted to?
5. Justin graduated from what DFW area high school?
6. What name did Justin’s parents originally have picked out for him before he was born?
7. Justin was born in what city & state?
8. What is Justin’s favorite color?
9. True or False: Justin is such a coffee snob that he even brings Starbucks Via packets with him to church on Sundays.
10. In college, Justin drove what kind of car that he subsequently totaled?
11. What is Justin’s all-time favorite band?
12. In high school, Justin could eat how many Chick Fil-A sandwiches in one sitting?
13. Justin is the spitting image of what family member of his?
14. Which ski resort is Justin’s favorite to visit?
15. What is Justin’s favorite European city? (Hint: It’s is known for it’s museums, wine & terra cotta roofs.)
16. What is Justin’s middle name?
17. True or False: Justin made dinner for Allison on their first date.
18. How did Justin break his arm when he was four years old?
19. Justin recently gave up what modern convenience in his home?
20. Justin has been on mission trips to what two countries?
21. Before deciding to major in accounting, Justin originally wanted to go into what profession?
22. Interning at what type of business changed his mind?
23. In junior high, Justin was compulsive about matching what two articles of his clothing?
24. Justin prefers to fly what airline?
25. What bone of an opposing team member did Justin break in his first soccer game of his junior year of high school?
26. When he was little, Justin told strangers that his name was what?
27. From birth through high school, Justin lived in how many houses?
28. Justin earned money in high school by owning what kind of business?
29. In what location has Justin been skydiving?
30. What animal was on Justin’s Christmas stocking growing up?

Since this year's birthday was a milestone one for J, I didn't want it to pass by without some sort of celebration, but timing made it a little difficult. His actual birthday is March 19th, which is my official due date. Beau is scheduled to be born on the 10th, so I didn't think I'd be up to hosting a party with a 9-day-old.

I decided to celebrate early instead & invited some friends to join us for dinner at Uncle Julio's for the occasion. I told J that Mark & Hattie had invited us to join them there for dinner, without kids so we could actually visit & catch up. He bought my story, so Jake & Mal stayed home with a babysitter, & Justin was surprised to see a table full of friends when we arrived. Of course, we had a Haylee Cake! I was very impressed with her giant taco creation, & it was very yummy!
Friends who came to wish J a happy 30th...



Garrett & Haylee were each also there, but somehow I missed getting them in pictures. Sorry guys! Sweet Ellie was intrigued by the taco cake & kept wanting to look "just a little closer."
We managed to light 30 candles without setting off a smoke alarm.
It was a fun evening with friends. Thanks so much to all who came! Justin, I hope you enjoyed your surprise. Happy 30th, sweetheart!

Answers to the trivia questions:

1. True or False: Justin loves to combine two words to make one ridiculous sounding one. (The title of this page may be a hint!) True
2. At what age did Justin begin making to-do lists for himself on index cards? Third grade
3. When he was in the first grade, shopping for what item left Justin in tears? shoes
4. What toiletry item is Justin addicted to? chapstick
5. Justin graduated from what DFW area high school? Dallas Christian
6. What name did Justin’s parents originally have picked out for him before he was born? Beau
7. Justin was born in what city & state? Birmingham, Alabama
8. What is Justin’s favorite color? blue
9. True or False: Justin is such a coffee snob that he even brings Starbucks Via packets with him to church on Sundays. True
10. In college, Justin drove what kind of car that he subsequently totaled? Pontiac Grand Prix
11. What is Justin’s all-time favorite band? U2
12. In high school, Justin could eat how many Chick Fil-A sandwiches in one sitting? Four
13. Justin is the spitting image of what family member of his? Uncle David
14. Which ski resort is Justin’s favorite to visit? Steamboat Springs
15. What is Justin’s favorite European city? (Hint: It’s is known for it’s museums, wine & terra cotta roofs.) Florence, Italy
16. What is Justin’s middle name? Thomas
17. True or False: Justin made dinner for Allison on their first date. False
18. How did Justin break his arm when he was four years old? Jumping on the bed
19. Justin recently gave up what modern convenience in his home? Cable TV
20. Justin has been on mission trips to what two countries? Mexico & Guatemala
21. Before deciding to major in accounting, Justin originally wanted to go into what profession? Doctor
22. Interning at what type of business changed his mind? Urology practice
23. In junior high, Justin was compulsive about matching what two articles of his clothing? Shirt & boxers
24. Justin prefers to fly what airline? American
25. What bone of an opposing team member did Justin break in his first soccer game of his junior year of high school? leg
26. When he was little, Justin told strangers that his name was what? Leroy
27. From birth through high school, Justin lived in how many houses? Eight
28. Justin earned money in high school by owning what kind of business? Lawn mowing
29. In what location has Justin been skydiving? Swiss Alps
30. What animal was on Justin’s Christmas stocking growing up? Moose