30 things at 30!

In honor of Jay's upcoming 30th birthday (April 8), I decided to throw him a surprise 30th birthday celebration this past Saturday night. Jay was expecting a quiet evening for just the two of us as I told him he was taking me out to dinner to celebrate my birthday. Instead, he got a fun-filled evening with 10 of his closest friends!

We sent Jay on a scavenger hunt all around Des Moines with a list of 30 things he had to complete. Most of the list contained items that were significant to Jay's life or significant to Des Moines night life. These items ranged from requesting a song at Blue Moon (dueling piano bar) and getting up on stage to help them sing it, to running up and down the steps at the Capitol building. We rented a limo bus for the evening to drive us around to all the locations, and we even had t-shirts made for everyone in the group (thanks Katy!) We ended up running out of time at the end of the night, so Jay was not able to complete all 30 items....but he was a great sport and got as many things done as he could (even the embarrassing ones!) All in all, it was a great night and I think Jay will forever remember his 30th birthday!

#1 - Sit on the Easter Bunny's lap at Valley West Mall

#2 - Take a group photo by the pool at Jay's old house

Jay helping our chef at Taki

#10 - Take a picture in front of the infamous curb behind the old K's Merchandise building (don't ask....its a long story!)

#12 - Get out on the dance floor and dance to one song at Miss Kitty's

#15 - Ride the mechanical bull at Uncle Buck's

#21 - Eat a raw oyster at Waterfront

This was the look on Jay's face after eating the raw oyster!

A random picture from inside the limo bus

#26 - Jump in Saylorville Lake wearing a speedo (must be at least waist deep)

Group photo at the Miller High Life Lounge