hola 30

adios 20 hola 30. we kicked off the birthday week with champagne brunch at the ritz.  so the gold tube in the cake was a sparkler, sorry we didn't get a picture of it but once we realized the cake was for our table it was too late.  

so i am still getting use to having a camera on hand at all times so i can update this blog and of course i didn't take any other pics for the rest of the week.  but it was calm with a few dinners out on the town.  and it we wrapped up the week with a party at home.    i charged the camera and took pictures of the set up but forgot to take pictures of the party.  our friends made the day special and it felt like our normal family birthday parties.

most of the family parties are at Uncle Mark and Aunt Debbie's, and a few smaller ones have been at my Mom's or Papa's house, this was the first time Brian and I have held one.  i have a great great appreciation for all the hard work that my Uncle Mark and Aunt Debbie do.  for dinner we made spanish rice, beans, flour tortillas, jerk chicken, lime and cilantro chicken, and bbq chicken.  and no party is complete without fresh guacamole and ranch dip with ruffles, my tribute to Aunt Debbie.  i would have made a red velvet cake but finding cream cheese is mission impossible so i opted for confetti cake (yes crystal) and aunt helen's jello.  the bar was opened all night and the drama of beer pong made for a great night. 


flowers from my dad, mom, bryan, jen, nana, memphis, and spooky



flowers from brian

the best suprise of the day -
    Brian left for work like usual and 15 minutes later the doorbell rang and there he was with a bouquets of flowers, a bag of presents, and a bottle of champagne.  he had taken the day off.  so we spent the day drinking champagnea, opening cards from family and friends back home, and getting ready for the party.  i am a very lucky girl! 

THANK YOU TO ALL OF MY DOHA FAMILY FOR MAKING THIS DAY FANTASTIC AND TO EVERYONE BACK HOME FOR ALL THE WISHES AND LOVE. 

~xoxo mo