Kate's Big 30th Birthday Weekend

This weekend marked the very important day of Kate's 30th birthday.  I threw her a throwback college party in honor of the big event on Saturday.  But that's not all that went on this weekend!  Friday night, my best friend Beth and her husband JD came in from Louisville for an impromptu visit and to see a band they like at my favorite local bar.  When Beth called and let me know they were coming in, the hostess in me went into autopilot.  I raced home from work and made some home made benedictine, one of Beth's favorite treats, and a pitcher of mint juleps to celebrate the upcoming Belmont Stakes.

Beth and I ate most of these before I could take a picture.  There is nothing more Kentucky than homemade Benedictine spread.  It's sooo addictive!

JD and Beth relaxing on my deck.  The weather was perfect on Friday, warm but not too hot!

That's Kaia, not posing for the camera.

Later that night we went to Pazzo's, the campus pizza and beer pub, for dinner.  JD was sold on going there for dinner once I told him about the extensive draught and bottle selection.  We spent a solid couple hours there enjoying the patio and pizza, and of course some good catching up!

After dinner, we had some time to kill before the show at Cosmic Charlie's.  We went to another great beer bar, The Beer Trappe, located just down the street from my house.  It's so convienent living in Chevy Chase, everything you need is all within a few blocks!  We had a beer there and were joined by our friend Courtney before heading to see Two Man Gentleman Band.  They are a sort of vaudevillian act that was a ton of fun and kept us entertained for a few hours!  I would definitely recommend seeing them if they are ever in your area!  Before too long, it was time to go home and call it a night.  Beth and JD had to be in Bloomington fairly early and I had a party to get ready for!

Kate's party was a college theme.  We had beer pong, kegs and grilled out.  Kate wouldn't let me cook any fancy food, so we had burgers, chicken, hot dogs, baked beans, pasta salad and chips.  Everyone loved the keg of Fat Tire that Kate's boyfriend Adam arranged to be brought from Tennessee.  It's such a shame that we can't get Fat Tire in Kentucky because it's such great beer!  To top of the college experience, Kate made a few trays of Jello shots!  It was a blast!

Robbie and the birthday girl, wearing the tiara I got her!

Kate and her boyfriend Adam.

Justin getting a much deserved punch in the face from wife, Andrea.

Brooke laughing at one of her own jokes.  Dork.

Beer pong with Mike, Kate and Annie.  Mike and I did not win that round...

Joe, straight up gansta!

DeBraun's first keg stand!  Such a novice!

All in all, it was a great weekend!  I'm exhausted and my kitchen is a war zone, but it's totally worth it!  Hope everyone has a great week!  See you soon!