Fabulous 5

I've mentioned before that I work for the greatest company on earth, and I stand by that even today as the blizzard blizzes outside and they've asked me to, 'Please make every effort to come tomorrow' I still love the GFS.  Anyway! On Friday I attended the 2011 Fab Five Celebration Dinner with the rest of my team.  Our department teams compete against each other and the prize is a dinner cooked and served by our managers.  So good! and so much fun with the Bogo and work friends:

Appetizers: Gnocchi, Bruschetta and Fresh Mozzarella wrapped in prosciutto

 Dinner:  Lasagna Rolls, Tilapia, Risotto, Squash Ravioli

Also Dinner: Stuffed pork loins

Dessert: Mile High Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

Bogo came too!  She's a hit with the work friends!

Saturday was Al's baby shower and Broomball at night! 

Kim and Em

Em, Kari and me

All the girls

Anna and Me - tough middle ice sweepers

Bogos goofing around!

Hunkering down tonight and visiting Marvin and Linds this coming weekend!  YAY!

Matchy Matchy

Twice in the last week I've shown up wearing either the identical thing as someone else, or something Oh-so-similar!  How funny!  Good things they're my besties with great taste! :)

 
 Gap Sweaters!  When we went out shopping we convinced Sarah to get it in black!

When I bought this dress the Saturday before, I thought 'Oh, Anna has one just like it.'  When I showed up Tuesday night I thought, 'Oh Anna's wearing it!'

Here's to a great week, and stylish friends! :)

My Dad...the Rockstar

Happy Birthday Dad!  

The 25th was his actual birthday, and for lunch we met at Cheers, Dad's version of Cheers anyway because it's the place where everybody knows his name, Real Food Cafe!  

Honestly, we he walks through and you'd think a celebrity had just rocked up!  'Hi Phil!', 'Oh hey Phil', 'Who's with you Phil?', 'Where are the other guys Phil?', 'I always thought you were the boss Phil!'  It's hilarious! Anywhoo the food was so good as always and the company was great!  Happy Birthday Dad!

This weekend promises to be fun filled!  Hope you have a great one too!

Jim's, Pat's or Geno's?!

Jim, Pat and Geno have a corner on the Cheesesteaks that Philadelphia is known for -  over the weekend I had the distinct privilege to enjoy one from Pat's!  And let me just say, SO YUM!  Here are a few highlights from our whirlwind 'Gotta get to the airport' trip to Philly!

Before devouring Cheesesteaks we saw a Philly classic - LOVE

Say Holla to Pat's

Don't Eat a Misteak

Geno's is more famous and right across the street, I was heckled here while eating my Pat's steak, I felt like I was getting a true Philly experience

Once you have the steak, all things are in color - Those steaks you see here are 'Two steaks Wiz and Wit' Get it right or get in the back of the line!

Three first timers! 

And Clark, our fearless Philly Guide!

At this point we ran back to the car, and jumped on the highway so Sarah could catch her flight that was leaving in 45 minutes!  (She made it no trouble)

It was such an amazing weekend! I'm so blessed to have wonderful friends in all different parts of this beautiful country we live in.  Again, Happy Birthday Alisa, and MANY more! :)

The Doorbell Means Surprise!

Saturday night was another surprise for Ms Alisa!  Our Black and white dresses were hanging in the doorway when we got home from shopping, and some more friends starting ringing the doorbell shortly thereafter!  Mel the driver pulled up with our ride for the evening and after a few appetizers, we were off!

Once again, kudos to the great Chef!

Quarter of a Cent-Cherry!

 Limo Ride!

 Clark and Alisa

Keep it classy Cedarville? Waiting for dinner at the Asian Bistro: y-u-m.

My date for the evening :)  Playing Uno for keeps!

Amazing birthday cake - again, way to go Chef Clark!

Blowing out the candle - make a wish!

What a great evening; food, friends, and my first ride in a limo!  Great experience for sure! :)

Check back tomorrow for some Brotherly Love!

FedEx Box is on the Front Porch

 At least this is what Clark told Alisa, but when she opened the door, there was no FedEx, just Sarah and me standing in the cold!  SURPRISE! Happy Birthday!  

Here are a few photos and explanations from a great weekend - check back tomorrow for more, I didnt want the world's longest blog post!

Blokus on a Friday night -

Chef Clark

Who loves Gap Sweaters?! We do! Matchy Matchy on Saturday!

 

It's Your Special Day - wedding gift in action!

Hostess with the Mostest!  btw the Egg roll was delish, thanks Clark!

Breakfast Birthday Gifts!

Michael Jackson opening Sarah's gift :)

See, Amish.

Greetings from a darling little touristy place with lots of great shops! :)

What's a tennis reunion without an Irish Pub popping up somewhere?!

Dressing room snafu, things like this never happen when you're by yourself!  All in the name of trying on another size!

We were supposed to be going home, but every Tennis Rebel knows you go to Sonic when you're supposed to be (ahem) somewhere else!

And so we've made it through Saturday afternoon, next was the Limo Ride and dinner!

I had a great weekend, and I hope you did too!  

Thanks for sharing with me! :)

Whirlwind Weekend

I've been to Amish Country and back, shopped, celebrated, caught up and got a Philly Cheesesteak somewhere in there too!  Awesome weekend, check back soon for photos!

Have a happy week my friends - best (booted) foot forward!