The first part was on Thursday, my actual birthday. I had invited a few of my closest girlfriends to meet me for dinner and drinks. I haven't had an all-girl birthday since I was 6.
We started the evening at Camilo's California Bistro, which is in my 'hood. Service was unbelievably slow, but the fantastic company more than made up for it. I ordered one of the specials - Grouper with prawns. It was delectable.
My yummy dinner
Joellaann & Natalie
Paola & Janice
Keren & Marisa
Jenny & Jeannette
Wendy, Ali, & JordanaAs if dinner and fantastic conversation weren't enough, these marvelous ladies presented me with a cake, a card, and a gift.
photo by Jordana Hazel
Although not aesthetically pleasing, the cake was delicious. Jordana baked the cake. The buttercream frosting was delish although not "built for the heat" and melted en route to dinner. The fact that the cake was imperfect and a hilarious story to go with, made it the perfect cake for me.
I loved the card. It was hilarious and fitting.
Here is my birthday gift. A Craft Robo - custom die-cutter!
These unbelievable ladies got together to purchase my gift. Sneaky Wendy had asked me a few weeks prior what I was planning to purchase next for my design business. I had no idea that she was stealthily gathering intel. I was so surprised that I started to tear a little. As an added bonus and inside joke, Jeannette gave me a plethora of accessories. Rob will be pleased.
After dinner and cake, we headed over to Colorado Wine Company.
Paola, Jordana, Ali, & Keren
Natalie, Janice, Wendy & Jeannette
We got there a little later than I had planned. Thankfully, Jen the owner took care of us. We gabbed and drank until nearly midnight. The only reason why we didn't stay out later is that poor Jen had to close up shop and go home. We had kept the place open a half hour past closing time.
This is one of the best birthdays I've had in years. The celebration was better than any that I could have imagined. Thanks again, ladies.
photo by Jordana HazelAlthough not aesthetically pleasing, the cake was delicious. Jordana baked the cake. The buttercream frosting was delish although not "built for the heat" and melted en route to dinner. The fact that the cake was imperfect and a hilarious story to go with, made it the perfect cake for me.
I loved the card. It was hilarious and fitting.Here is my birthday gift. A Craft Robo - custom die-cutter!
These unbelievable ladies got together to purchase my gift. Sneaky Wendy had asked me a few weeks prior what I was planning to purchase next for my design business. I had no idea that she was stealthily gathering intel. I was so surprised that I started to tear a little. As an added bonus and inside joke, Jeannette gave me a plethora of accessories. Rob will be pleased.
After dinner and cake, we headed over to Colorado Wine Company.
Paola, Jordana, Ali, & Keren
Natalie, Janice, Wendy & JeannetteWe got there a little later than I had planned. Thankfully, Jen the owner took care of us. We gabbed and drank until nearly midnight. The only reason why we didn't stay out later is that poor Jen had to close up shop and go home. We had kept the place open a half hour past closing time.
This is one of the best birthdays I've had in years. The celebration was better than any that I could have imagined. Thanks again, ladies.
3 more coherent thought(s):
awww such an awesome evening! one day you'll have to essplain what the hell we got you does.
looks like you had a fabulous time and i'm envious of your birthday present! happy belated birthday anne!
is that like that cricut? so cool! looks like you guys had an awesome time!
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