Happy 30ish Birthday, Brooke!

Since Brooke's real 30th birthday was 3 days after our arrival to Seattle (read: we only knew 2 people at that point) I thought it fitting to throw him a '30th and 364 days' birthday party this year! We invited some great friends down to the Cedar River for a 'barbecue' and games on a beautiful sunny day.

Doing what guys do best...hang out around the grill...


Maddy and Alaska riding around the park!


Brooke's co-worker, Stosh, found a sweet blackberry spot.


Melia...isn't she adorable?


Grill-master Matt, laughing at himself.


Enjoying some snacks under the shelter. Later that evening we played a few rounds of bocce!


Brooke + cupcakes = happy:) He was hanging out with our friends George, Linda, and Mary Beth.

Birthday meal of choice: Lager, cupcakes, burger, and chips.


Linda Phillips. Can you believe this beautiful, innocent woman beat a man up with her fake purse?...you gotta ask her about that.


Andrea and Jenn. bff.


Check out Janine's shirt...that's hilarious.


It was a beautiful day along the Cedar River!


An aerial view of the evening's activities.


Matt and Matt starting up a game of whiffle ball.


Danelle and Matt...they love posing for shots.


Brooke, smiling at the end of the day. He was one happy camper! He loves any day spent with friends and food!

Thanks to everyone who could come out that day...we both had a great time. You all make us laugh! We are blessed to have you in our community of friends.

Happy Birthday! I am so thankful for you, and I hope this coming year is an amazing one for you. We'll have to work on some of those goals you have...



(Photo credit goes to Danelle Vermuelen...thanks! You're great at what you do)