I have been Kidnapped

When I did my very first blog post asking friends and family to help celebrate my 40 days to 40 years Dad and Darla claimed this weekend but wanted to keep the destination as a surprise. I had no idea where we were going and have tried to guess for weeks.

Today they showed up at the house at 7am with breakfast for the kids. They informed the kids they were kidnapping their mom to return her by 5pm Sunday.

When we got to Buffalo, Texas, I was so excited to see if we were going north or south. We headed north on 45, to Dallas I thought. We made it to Corsicana where we stopped at the Collins Street Bakery and I got the cutest mini fruitcake. Then we headed Russell Stover candy factory where I picked up birthday candy.

We got back on the road where we had a unexpected turn on 31East. At least it was unexpected to me because I'm still thinking we are going to Dallas. At that point I had no idea where I was going and the anticipation was killing me. I get on my phone and asked Matt what is on 19. He guessed it immediately.  He texted back saying, "I'm 100% sure where you're going but I'm not telling you. Sit back and enjoy your weekend."

As we arrived in Canton I was so excited. I haven't been to Canton in years. I always say I'm going to go but I never do. Darla had bought me a new 40 shirt that said Forty and Fabulous. It was cute because about five minutes after we got to our destination Matt texted, "How is Canton?" He guessed right. The only thing they said was we have to leave here at 2 pm to make it to your other surprise stop. 2 pm came and I was so excited. I was thinking what would be better then staying in Canton?

As we arrived in Paris, Texas I will filled with shock because I have always wanted to go here. This town is so cute. It is prom weekend. People are everywhere down town taking pictures of the fountain. I could have people watched all evening but, we had so much to do. We went to a few antique stores on the square and headed to what I thought was going to be a hotel. It ended up being the sweetest Bed & Breakfast called Old Magnolia House.  When we arrived they had a gift waiting on me from the City of Paris. Like how cool was that?? I'm staying in the Rose Room. It has a claw foot tub in the room. The decorations and everything is so quaint. I love it!!! We ate at the Fish Fry. It was yummy! They sang Happy Birthday to me and gave me a dinner roll with a candle. I have to admit the food was amazing. Our next stop was the movies where I watched an adult movie not geared towards kids.
I'm very blessed dad and Darla took the time out of there lives for me. I have had a fabulous day and one of my favorite parts is how everyone keep it a surprise.