Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Brittaney's 16th Birthday Present

Sunday evening we decided to give Brittaney her 16th Birthday present early (her birthday isn't until July 3rd). She eats, sleeps, and breathes music and has wanted to go see the Broadway show Wicked. Thanks to some very good friends, they helped me get some cheap tickets so I can take her. Rich and I decided part of the fun is the anticipation and being able to tell your friends. So-we decided to give it to her Sunday. I came up with six words/clues that began with each letter of wicked. We gave a clue to her every 30 minutes. Then once she had all of the clues, she laid them out on the floor and tried to figure it out. Then, the lightbulb clicked on and she figured it out. Excitement is an understatement. She started to cry! I know this means a lot to her! Here are some pictures we captured of the clues and her reaction!
(p.s.-ironically Marci and Bill will be at the same show...YAY!!)
Happy Birthday, Brittaney! We love you!

The Clues:
(I didn't have the letter on her clues, only the words)
W-wear (something nice)
I-Indianapolis
C-conflict
K-karma
E-excited
D-directed

She is unrolling the clues...

Arranging the clues...

hmmm...

Trying to figure it out...

Tried arranging them differently...

She finally figured it out...

Are you serious? ...yes we are, Brittaney!

Tears of joy!

Literally shouted for joy!

6 comments:

Unknown said...

Cute idea!!! So sweet that she cried - it makes it all worth it when you know that you can do something so great for your kids and looks like you guys hit it just right! thanks for sharing the pics - it makes me feel like I was there!! oh, and I AM JEALOUS!!!! I sooooo wanna go!!

OMA AND OPA said...

Happy 16th Brittaney!!! Something you will always remember in years to come. You have very thoughtful parents, be nice to them. (i know you are, alwasys) love ya, oma

Marci said...

That is so awesome! Brittaney will LOVE it. Oh, and we aren't going to be there the same day. Our tix are for the following night. :-(

LJB said...

What a wonderfully thoughtful and creative sweet sixteen gift! Something that she will always remember!

Unknown said...

embarrassing pictures... love it (: haha...
thank you guys soooo much!!! you have NO idea how excited i am && how much i appreciate it!

Katie Berry said...

LOVED Wicked and hope Brittaney does too!