Happy 40th Birthday to Jonny!

I really wanted to do something special for this milestone Birthday for Jon. How strange my Jonny is going to be 40! We have known each other longer than we have not known each other. (We met on his birthday 21 years ago!)I know he loves little get-aways with just the two of us, and I know he loves to get together with and misses his old friends. It is still very difficult for us to do a get-away, and even harder to find an evening where friends are available and able to gather. I decided to tackle both. You only turn 40 once, right?
Abby, the darling, was more than willing to have our babes over the weekend, despite an especially busy one for her. So very generous and sweet. I booked us a room at the marvelous Marriott right downtown- as per her advice as well. I also made reservations at a great sushi restaurant for his big night, his fave.
The hotel did not disappoint. It was really fabulous, and the perfect spot near everything downtown. As we drove to the restaurant, I was so nervous! These surprise gatherings give me anxiety. But as we walked into the restaurant to our table, it was such a sight to see all the familiar faces, almost everyone was able to make it! And Jon was surprised and happy! Yay!

Four couples weren't able to come but sent their love.

It was great to catch up~ it's been years and years and so much has changed, but so fun to laugh about all the fun memories! In fact, it's been so long we all commented how strange it is to meet as grown-ups, parents- responsible adults! We all turned out all right.
Afterwards, we didn't' want to say good-night so we ended up at the Tavernacle, which was too loud and Jon got called up on stage because it was his Birthday, which wasn't his favorite.

He was a good sport about it.
The rest of the weekend was so lovely. I'd made reservations at a great Steak house the next night, we did lots of shopping, movies, and just being together.

Best wishes and love to you, Jon!