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My Big Surprise

Published: Sep 27, 2013 by Ashley Phipps · 212 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. · 12 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads and sponsored posts · This blog uses cookies · See our privacy policy for more info Filed Under: DIY, Home Decor

One upon a time, I went out of town.  By myself, kid-less and husband-less for 5 whole days.  I kissed my sweet family good bye and hopped on a plane to go and spend some very enjoyable time with my mom and dad, one of my sisters and one my my brothers to celebrate my mom and dad's 50th wedding anniversary.  We had a lot of fun and we enjoyed our time together, but after a few days it was time to go home.

My plane was delayed...for close to 5 hours.  But I eventually made it home, at 4:30 in the morning.

When I did, my sweet husband parked in the driveway (weird) and did not open the garage door (double weird.)

Then I was told to close my eyes.  I hadn't slept in almost 24 hours and my husband was making me close my eyes.

Alright, it was 4:30am and this was officially weird.  And I was so confused.

But I dutifully closed my eyes and let my husband lead me inside my house and into what was probably one of the biggest surprises ever...

{to be continued}

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Comments

  1. CREATIVE MIND

    September 27, 2013 at 7:18 am

    Whatttttt Nextttttt.. can't wait..!! haha

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      September 29, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      Here it is!! http://www.simplydesigning.net/2013/09/my-big-surprise-new-laminate-hardwood.html

      Reply
  2. Jo-Ann

    September 27, 2013 at 8:33 am

    I was so ready to hear what the surprise was. How long do we have to wait????? Hugs

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      September 29, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      Not long at all! I've revealed what it is here: http://www.simplydesigning.net/2013/09/my-big-surprise-new-laminate-hardwood.html

      Reply
  3. Corinna Bennett

    September 27, 2013 at 10:41 am

    I cannot wait to hear the rest!!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      September 29, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      🙂 Thank you! Here it is: http://www.simplydesigning.net/2013/09/my-big-surprise-new-laminate-hardwood.html

      Reply
  4. Samantha

    September 27, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    Oh my word, no cliffhangers!!!!!! 🙂 Can't wait to hear!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      September 29, 2013 at 9:13 pm

      Hahaha! Sorry! I've revealed it here: http://www.simplydesigning.net/2013/09/my-big-surprise-new-laminate-hardwood.html

      Reply
  5. Lauren Lanker

    September 27, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    Eeek! So excited for Part 2!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      September 29, 2013 at 9:13 pm

      Here it is: http://www.simplydesigning.net/2013/09/my-big-surprise-new-laminate-hardwood.html

      Reply
  6. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse

    September 29, 2013 at 6:26 am

    Gosh, I can't wait, I might not be able to sleep all night and I'll be late for work! All because of you!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      September 29, 2013 at 9:12 pm

      It&#39;s up!!<br /><br />http://www.simplydesigning.net/2013/09/my-big-surprise-new-laminate-hardwood.html

      Reply

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