Last night we had a really fun date night. We started by leaving Emma with Ryan's sister Julie while we went downtown Portland and enjoyed the gift card she gave Ryan for his birthday to Macaroni Grill. We got fancy drinks and the yummiest fried mozzarella. We sat at an outdoor table and really enjoyed people watching.
After dinner we had a chance to buy a homeless man dinner and to run over to one of my favorite malls to pick up some jeans for Emma, tax free!! I miss that so much.
Then we met up with my sister Stacey and her family for the theater production of Phantom of the Opera. She surprised me by having this be my Christmas gift and that just made the whole experience that much better.
We originally had the second balcony seats but moved down to orchestra seating after intermission, it really made a difference and the whole night was just so much better spending it with the Lakes. I loved the music and am so glad I went. Thanks Stacey, this was a perfect gift! To top it off she sent me home with a bag full of clothes for Emma, we sure did score tonight!
5 comments:
You and your facial expressions crack me up. You're the new Dad! That mozzarella looked so good! I love that stuff! Phantom?! I'm so jealous!!! What a great Christmas gift. Which reminds me, are we not doing birthday gifts anymore? I wish I was in Portland with you.
I am totally hooked on reading your blog, it's like we're on vacation with you! Yeah, I wish. That is so sweet that you got to move up so close in Phantom. Doesn't the music just give you chills?
That is such a darling dress you have on! I'm so glad you girls got to enjoy the evening together. The Lake kinder are sure lucky, are they not? How sweet to feed the homeless. You do that every chance you get and I think that is awesome...unless it's MY cookies:)
I too love your poses and facial expressions for pictures. How boring just to smile and try and look cute every time a camera comes out. We should all show some more personality like you! I'm glad you had a fun date night on your vacation- and that phantom was enjoyed.
Oh man, am I wishing I was in your suitcase, so I could be at my favorite places too! Isn't Phantom the greatest!! I can't wait to hear more about your fantastic trip!!!
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