Thursday, June 24, 2010

goodbye twenties....hello thirties

So, I am officially thirty and it isn't so bad!

Although Napa was our big birthday celebration; my amazing husband went above and beyond to make this particular birthday unforgettable. The festivities began Thursday evening with a surprise party at our favorite Mexican restaurant here in Katy. All of the mommies and kiddos from our play group and close friends who live out in Katy were there! I was completely shocked and amazed that he even pulled it off without me knowing. David loves birthdays and was so excited to help mommy blow out her candles.









On Saturday the hubby planned a dinner out at the Oasis in Austin with some close friends and family. We enjoyed the view, food and drinks. We picked the Oasis for several reasons, but the biggest was it being kid friendly. After dinner we took David up to the dance hall to see the live band. He is obsessed with guitars and music, so we just knew seeing it live for the first time would make his evening! He loved it; we even got to see some new dance moves on the dance floor!










I wanted to thank all my friends and family who made this birthday so special. I am truly blessed to have you all in my life; especially my husband Dave! I love you honey!!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Family Beach Session

Check out the previews from our family beach session here;
Amanda Green Photography

I am very pleased how these turned out considering the fact that all three of us were sweating profusely 10 minutes into the session. Whew was it hot! Note to self....plan a beach session before we get the Texas summer heat wave.

Thanks Amanda for doing an awesome job; we cannot wait to see the rest!

Friday, June 4, 2010

San Francisco

After our wonderful time in Napa we drove through Sonoma, across the Golden Gate Bridge into freezing cold San Francisco! I believe the high was 52 degrees, which was a nice break from the 93 degree heat we have been facing in Houston but still a tad chilly. We met up with our friends Melanie and Travis, who flew up there to spend some time with us and celebrate; thanks y'all. Here are some of the pictures from our visit to San Francisco enjoying the sites, food and the company!










Alcatraz








Irish Coffees at the Buena Vista



Lombard Street


On Friday evening we headed out to dinner at a restaurant in the Marina district called A16. When leaving the hotel we called for a cab and actually got a limo!?!?! I don't think I have been in a limo since middle school; classic! The restaurant was super cute and we actual had a famous run in with Michael Keaton...batman! We wanted to ask for a picture/autograph but he was leaving the restaurant alone and we figured he probably did not want to be bothered. It was a good celebrity sighting though!




On Saturday evening we dined at an authentic Chinese restaurant in china town. It was quite the experience. Very interesting.....