Happy Birthday "E!"

Happy Birthday wishes are in order for our dear friend "E" - a nickname we have come to use for Eric. He turns 35 today and doesn't look a day older than 30. (Of course if you ask Eric, he'll tell you that he doesn't look a day older than 25!)

This is the first birthday E has had since Amber passed away last fall, so we wanted it to be very special. Susie and I knew it might be difficult for him, so she came up with a brilliant idea. Since he was leaving town for the first few days of this week, Susie thought we should "decorate" his house. The word "decorate" is up for translation. You be the judge.Okay, so we did a little decorating and a lot of trashing. It's not really trashed. It's just a little confetti in all the drawers, fridge, on the grill, and workbench. And it's just a small yarn maze with the yarn wrapped around all the door handles, cabinet doors, oven, microwave, dining room chairs, etc. Nothing major.... just a "little" decoration. Here are the culprits.

Then Wednesday night, the entire gang went to Superior - where you will find THE best margaritas in town. I love the atmosphere there with a loud band, chips and salsa, and great friends.

Eric and Rebecca Eric and his goddaughter, Sophie

So much fun hanging out with these girls! Pam, Kandi, Susie and me

Enjoying an adults night out with Chris

The Stinsons

The youngest Stinsons

I think Eric had a good time. He seemed to enjoy himself. At one moment, Susie and I (who were sitting across the table from each other) were listening to the song that the band was singing and the chorus was... "life goes on..."

How fitting. Yes, it does. HAPPY BIRTHDAY E!