Nolan Maxwell Hanson III-Surprise Party

On January 20th Mrs. Hanson contacted Eric, Sam and myself with a request. These were her exact words

"Hey Chase, Max has always wanted a surprise birthday party. I was thinking of doing it this year. On the 5th of Feb. 2 things: Would you be able to come? Would you be able to help me get people? Again it is a surprise so say nothing to him please. Thanks for your in put. I have sent the same message to Eric
Jill"

Naturally I wanted to throw one of my best friends a surprise party, so after working out all the kinks Jill and I came up with a plan, Eric sent out a mass message on FB and Sam created an event to reach the endless amounts of friends Max has seemed to accumulate through his travels and schooling. It was a joint effort really. 

Our plan was to convince Max to come home from Minneapolis to help throw a bachelors party for his neighbor, little did he know that was not what he was coming home for. We arranged to have everyone park in the neighbors driveway, meet at the bottom of the driveway and silently walk down to the broom ball rink in the Hanson's front yard. Then I needed to notify Jill, Via text messaging to send him down to turn on the lights. 

Everyone arrived on time minus one lost soul....and with a little forceful encouragement Jill was able to get Max outside and down to the rink where the lights were turned on and we all yelled "SURPRISE" and he was surprised.

We all proceeded with high fives and the ever so popular question at surprise parties "Did you have any idea?"  We all had a beverage of our choice while Max got "Iced" in the most clever way (Kailee's idea, Ryan and Lindsay's hard work). Then it was broom ball time. 

We played broom ball with 25+ people and it was a blast! The ice was very slippery and everyone fell and bodies were flying every which way. It was fun indeed, I scored the only goal for out team where I believe Ryan scored like three for the apposing team. (cherry picker).

After broom ball everyone was very parched and need refreshments. Refreshments we had while standing around the camp fire sharing memories and hear funny stories about Max from his older sister Carlie. (if you were there you know, laugh out loud). 

Once word got out that there was food inside a mad panic broke loose as people ran for shelter and nourishment. Food was ate, and beer was drank. Thanks to Jill we did not go hungry or thirsty. 

3:00am came faster than we wanted and after three hours of marinating in the hot tub it was time for bed. It was a great night with great friends and I am thankful for everyone who participated. 

Max got his surprise party, the end. 

Just in case my story was not vivid enough for you, here are some pictures from the evening. 

"Surprise"

Eric was really stoked

Now you need to cut your cake 

"There is something hard in here" 

 Lindsay's expression says it all!

And there is the culprit (Ryan)

Nike- Just do it 

Revenge!!

"It's so cold on my teeth"

After broom ball fire session

Max is telling a story

The rink