Well now that the big day is over, I can talk about it. Today is Jessie's 30th birthday (ugh it is hard to admit I have a daughter that age =) Last Friday Brian had planned a great surprise party for Jessie, which is the main reason I came to visit the East Coast. Well wouldn't you know they had 10 inches of snow on Friday, so Brian had to push the party to Saturday night...
Now a little about the party, Brian is so creative, it just amazes me sometimes. We both worked all afternoon while Jessie was out with a friend to prepare for her arrival. Below is the invitation he sent out, designed by Jessie's sister Jacie from http://www.pinkrabbitdesign.com/. If you ever had a need for custom invitations, note cards, stationary, etc. she does great work.
As you enter the dining room Brian had a station set up where you picked up your wine tasting kit, decorated your wine glass with initials beads, etc.
I am so glad that I was able to come and be a part of the celebration... the only thing better would have been to have Doug here with me. I am so thankful though, that he is there to take of mom for me, so I don't have to worry while I am far away. And with the way things are in Portland right now, I don't know if I am going to make it home for Christmas!