7.10.2010

The Big 3-0!!

Once again, I have been blessed beyond measure with some wonderful friends.  Last night I was surprised by Mark and my coffee night friends with an awesome evening at Rancho Loma.  I had been talking about wanting to get together with several other couples to go out there for my birthday, but the dates were just not panning out.  Mark had several shows during the weekends that others were going to be able to go and so I had just lost hope that it would work out.  My sweet friends had heard me talking about it and how it wasn't going to work out and they decided they would make it happen.  Anyway, right before Mark got in from work I had decided to take a quick shower and then once he got home I ran out to start the grill for our dinner.  He just looked at me and said, "Step away from the grill.  People are going to be here in 5 minutes and you have to get dressed."  Nice.  So, in a mad dash I got dressed and dried my hair.  Luckily I had decided to shower!!  Once out at the restaurant we had an impromptu photo session and I took a lot of couples shots.  It was so much fun.  I told everyone to pretend it was their engagement session.  Ha!  The food was delicious and the atmosphere terrific.  A storm was rolling in and the weather was perfect!  I could not have asked for a better 30th.  Thank you guys!!!
The girls!


Outside of the restaurant



The beautiful homegrown peaches that were served on top of the quail we had for an appetizer.  Delicious!!!!!

Okay, here are our couple pictures!!  I think I have the most beautiful friends!!

John and Jackie my brother in law and sister in law.  They were the only ones to oblige and kiss for me.  I love this picture!!!


John and Jackie



Emily and DonMark



Janelle and Andrew



Jason and Leila and their soon to be baby girl!



Kaely and Will



The birthday girl!!!



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5 comments:

Emily Nickson said...

Wow! Makes me want to go back and do it again next weekend. So so fun! Happy Birthday Mere!

Amie said...

AMAZING job on the pics! My fav is the kissing one ;)

And seriously--is that a restaurant or a house? I want a backyard like that!

Kim said...

LOVE all of your pictures! And I am really loving the curved corners! You are SO GOOD, girly! ;) Glad you had a good birthday party, you totally deserve it!

Unknown said...

Wow, what beautiful pictures!!!! Wish I had been one of the girls there. Thought about you all day. Remember if you survive 30, you can do anything:) You know our 30th years aren't typical. Tell Macy we said Happy Birthday. Love ya girl.

Unknown said...

Just read my comment and realized I wished the wrong girl happy bday. Please tell Ella happy bday for us.