Wife Surprises Husband on his 50th Birthday

Marissa Espinosa of Lincolnwood (also of Lincolnshire , where she works at Wealshire/Ponds Care Center) decided it would make her husband Ted Costa’s 50th birthday more memorable if she’d surprise him with a party. She picked Chicago ’s Café Marbella, serving the best authentic Spanish tapas in town, as the venue of their celebration. Together with close relatives and cherished friends, Marissa greeted the “pretending to be surprised” Ted a heartfelt Happy Birthday. The following photos captured the happy moment of the couple and their guests.

Ted Sr., Marissa, Ted Jr., Faith Costa

Friends, neighbors and relatives all came to share in Ted's 50th birthday joy. Attendees included the Cabrales, Costa, Espinosa, Kaminska, Kessler, Leipold, Sarmiento, Tolentino, Villa and Villaverde families.

Mike Kessler and Violet

Romeo & Eufrocina

Irma and Alex

John & Jennifer