"Code Blue!" Dave Bakey turns 50! Family and friends celebrate at AREA 51.

Dave Bakey isn't the easiest guy in the world to surprise. In fact, the "Code Blue" theme for his party applied more to his wife, daughter and friends trying to pull off the 50th birthday surprise party. Right up until the end, Dave was planning his OWN birthday party at a nearby restaurant and inviting friends...the same friends that were already coming to his party at AREA 51! With the precision of an FBI undercover mission, his wife Vicky and daughter Stephanie were able to make it happen and the birthday boy got the surprise of his life. Once inside, it was time to party...and time for his wife and daughter to relax and enjoy all their hard work. From the signature "Code Blue" birthday cocktail to the birthday cake done up to look like Dave's Porsche, it was an evening full of laughter and surprises. Bob Hansen brought out his nostalgia top fuel dragster and "lit the candles" in a big way for Dave...with Dave in the seat! Happy Birthday, Dave, and we hope the party we had for you was as good as the one you had planned for yourself!!

The evening's signature drink...

That's right...this is the cake!!

AJ ready to rock n' roll at "The Hoister Bar."

Hey, did you guys talk about this before the party?

Marianne working her magic...

Almost time for the birthday boy's entrance.

SURPRISE!

....they got you, Dave!

Vicky could finally start to relax!

Let the party begin...

Vicky put together one of those "Here's the last

50 years of your life and we're going to laugh at

you" cd's. It was awesome!

Good eats from Woods Ranch BBQ.

Another surprise for Dave....later.

Bob Hansen giving Dave a look around in the

cockpit.

It was time to "light the candles."

The Wynn's Spoiler had all eight candles lit!

This was one time you could drink and drive!

You know you're loved when you have your

own bobble head!

This almost seemed wrong...putting a knife

through the hood of the Porsche!

The boys going "Code Blue!"

We love "Girl Power" at any age!! She was

ready to go but Hansen ran out of nitro!

I don't think she was yelling, "Happy Birthday!"

Happy Birthday, Dave. You're a lucky man!!!