Things That Made Me Happy This Week - Sept 13, 2009
- Making progress finalizing some projects at work before we leave
- Bob had a great time at his bachelor party
- Engagement party thrown by my co-workers
- Glee (If you haven't seen this show, you're missing out. Hilarious!)
- A night out with some of my favorite girls on the planet
- Sangria
- We were able to leave Gruxy overnight without worry - he was so happy to see Auntie Luisa!
- A lovely pre-wedding celebration lunch with Bob’s mom and brother at 22 Bowen's in Newport
- A stop at Green Envy to stock up on Soy Candles by Phebes
- Bob went into contract on a new property
Bob's bachelor party was last Sunday. He and the guys played golf, ate BBQ and went to a cigar bar. Basically, the perfect day for him :)
My company threw us an engagement party on Wednesday after work. We went to a restaurant near my office for appetizers and cocktails. We had fun.... a lot of laughs, and it was great hearing about how people met their spouses, and some interesting traditions that some couples have adopted for their anniversaries.
On Saturday, after dropping Gruxy off for his sleepover with Auntie Lu, we took Bob's mom and brother out for a pre-departure celebration lunch. We had a wonderful, leisurely meal in Newport and then walked around a bit.
Some of my best girls took me out that night. I hesitate to call it a bachelorette party because for me, that phrase conjures up images of bride t-shirts, male strippers and intoxication. This was not that, at all. My wonderful friends planned a dinner at the gorgeous One Bellevue at The Hotel Viking. When Bob walked with me into the lounge where live jazz was playing, I was greeted by three sweet, smiling faces and big hugs. Bob stayed just long enough to get his own hugs, then took off for a night at the movies. After a few minutes, the last of the girls arrived and we headed into the dining room for dinner.
Our server, Andrew, was very attentive and charming. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and great conversation and laughs. After dinner, some of us headed over to Salvation Cafe where we shared a jar of sangria. We sat outside under a canopy, and even though it was raining and my hair was not happy, I was. I feel so grateful to have these women in my life. These are people who are genuinely happy for me, love Bob and love us together. I'm really feeling the love this week! :)
This picture cracks me up... I'm trying to look all cute, Luisa (on the right) is in mid-sentence but stops to pose, and Julie is just laughing hysterically at Luisa's story.
I know my posts have been a bit few and far between lately and I hope you forgive me... but the weddingmoon is here... and I'll be back afterwards with some great pictures. I have some product reviews lined up, too.
See you in a couple of weeks!
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