Helluva Send Off!

Wow, I should turn 30 more often!  My lovely sister and Erik, threw me an early SURPRISE 30th birthday party Saturday night.  And, no, I had NO idea.  There is nothing like walking in to a room full of your family and friends... all there just for you!  THANK YOU LOU AND ERIK!  It was a great birthday party and an even better way to see everyone before we leave TOMORROW!  Yes, tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya, tomorrow ...  Erik started the hourly countdown three days ago ... and at my beck and call can share exactly how many hours until departure - 18 hours (I just asked him...)

A huge, sincere THANK YOU to my friends and family for being a part of my 30th birthday.  I have always been in favor of celebrating my birth-month rather than a simple birth-day ... so this has extended the celebration. 


Here are a few pictures from the party!



Becky!





Aunt Deb, Aunt Janet, Uncle Steve, Aunt Barb



Kim, Dan, Jeff, Mary Ellen

Jeff, Brian, Joe, Uncle Dave, Pat

With the Party Planner!

With the Party Planning Sista!

Great friends o' mine - Erik, Sara, Kim, Amy, Tammy, Chris, Jamie

Grandma Dottie!

Baby Kate, Elvis Kate, 5yr old Kate



Maynard!



Mom & Dad



WHA?



My cousin Brian - he just turned 30 .... 3-0!

And so ... here we are ... about to embark on what has been dubbed a "trip of a lifetime" ... and yes, it shall be.  A few last minute touches tomorrow and we're off!  Dad will drive us to the airport tomorrow morning.... two short hours to Newark, six short hours to Amsterdam - and let it begin!  It has been fun posting from the comfort of Smiley Avenue, but stay tuned for the European goodness!

Cheers,
Kate (and Erik)
4-12-11