person A: My kids birthday was last weekend_comma_ my whole family showed up! they didn't even tell me they were coming
person B: Wow_comma_ that had to be quite a surprise.  I hope you like them
person A: Yea_comma_ i do. hah. They live a few states away_comma_ which is why it was so unexpected. don't see them often.
person B: Well thats good.  Hopefully it was a good party!