Saturday, August 2, 2008

birthday asparagus

Despite Chrissie's political objections regarding Ted Turner opening a Montana-themed restaurant, we chose to meet at Ted's Montana Grill (is that even the correct name?) last night for my belated birthday celebration.   Here is a picture of Chrissie, Amanda and I:

Here is a picture of Mark, Eric, and Gabe.  Eric made this face while the flash was going off and I didn't discover it until looking back through the pictures.  I think Gabe is chewing, that or he just looks funny in this picture.


Then Sean and Lexi arrived. We were team white shirt:


Gabe and I got to the restaurant about 45 minutes early to reserve a table and then went across the street where I ate a cheeseburger and onion rings.  I was too hungry to wait.  When we met up with everyone at Ted's, we ordered a couple of appetizers to share and later on I decided that a side of asparagus (on the menu) was just what I wanted.  This is exactly as it was when the waitress delivered it to our table:
These fancy restaurants are all about the presentation.


Thanks to those of you that were able to make it.  We had a great time and hope you did, too. Lots of laughing, as usual.  We missed those of you that couldn't make it, but there will be another birthday or something to celebrate soon, I'm sure.

It's 6:44 in the morning and I've been awake for over an hour.  Strange.

10 comments:

Kristi said...

SO, in Gabe's blog, he mentions your dollhouse in foreclosure? Huh??

Unknown said...

just a joke. my dollhouse family and their home are fine.

Melissa Jo said...

looked like a fun celebration! i read about your dream on marla's blog. wish we really could run in to each other! that'd be great! i miss you!
that asparagas looked phenom!

Anonymous said...

Too funny that one piece of asparagus was turned the opposite direction, they won't be in business long with that kind of quality control:)
Granny and I are still pleading with you to remove you know what...
Love you, Mom xox

mbguikema said...

i wish we coud have been there! it was so good to see you on sat at sean and lexi's.

Anonymous said...

That asparagus could look better! Don't you love being able to take pictures at times like that. I always think people get sick of me taking pictures but I can't help it. It is an addiction. Healthier than most I could choose.

You look so cute as always!

Liz said...

i LOVE the asparagus picture, i laughed out loud!

Calvin said...

I miss those peeps, and I love me some Ted Montanas! Good choice Brooke!

Rebecca said...

oh brooke! ya know, we didn't just run out and get a card after we received urs :) we actually had it 4 a couple of wks of joy b4 we forgot 2 mail it...Sorry!
When I look 4 my wky chuckle, I go 2 ur blog! u funny! enjoyed cing u both...how r u set up 4 "staying vacationers" Not a bad drive if the gas prices were different..Hey??

Unknown said...

Come ANYtime! We have a double bed in the guest room (kinda..."cozy" size) and a comfy couch and plenty of sleeping bags. I didn't think twice about the card! Thank you for the eraser :) !!