11.11.11 Party

I've been looking forward to the date 11/11/11 for a long time. No date has more repeated numbers, except maybe 11/11/1111, but we're 900 years too late for that one. When I started thinking about it I was in my early 20's, and 32 years old seemed so far away. I pictured myself somewhere romantic or exotic on the date, like maybe Paris or Rome. I was hoping I would be married, with children, wonderful friends and family, good health, a house, and an awesome career. I was hoping I would have it all.

As the date approached, I got depressed because after my dad passed away I felt like I could never have it all. I had the period of my life when I had both my parents, and the period of my life when I would have children. I can't have it all at once, but maybe I'm still lucky I get to have it all-- one at a time. I'm trying to be grateful for all the things we do have, especially our health. If my party proved anything, it's that I have some truly wonderful friends.  Thank you to everyone who came and made the day as special as I hoped it would be.

My amazing little family

Two of my besties, Ash and Michele

Dan, Christina, and James's future best friend Hudson (in belly)

Lukas, Sarah, Robin and Cory

My brother David and his girlfriend Melanie

Dive bar lovers: Wednesday, Briggs, Michele, and Clark

Brady and his admirers

And everyone! On a timer. (Notice Brady voguing.)