HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTY!

The dinner party: (L-R) Me &James, Jesse & Christy, Marianne, Lori & Josh

The infamous birthday girl and her sugar glass apple dessert

SMACK! SPLATTER! YUMMY!

The three amigos: Christy, Lori and Marianne

1st stop @ Stevie Ray's

James posing with Christy in a really cool art deco chair at Jeff Ruby's

James and Josh at Proof on Main

"Proof" we went to Proof

Limo!

Double fisting??? Beer and Red Bull is quite the combo

Sexy Christy shaking a tail feather

Jesse (aka party planner) and his lovely Bride dancing at Flannigans

Lori, Me, Marianne and Christy in the Red Room at Flannigans

Red Room Sign

Saturday nite we went out to help celebrate our friend Christy's 30th Birthday. Her husband Jesse planned a fantastic evening complete with dinner, limo, champagne and lots of FUN! He really did a great job coordinating the whole thing--it couldn't have been better! From what I hear he's considering a second career in event planning. ; )

We started the evening at Volare on Frankfort Ave. We were very impressed with the food, service and atmosphere. This definitely jumped to the top of our favorite list. After a nice long dinner we made our way to the limo. That's where the party really stepped up a notch. Jesse popped the champagne and we were off to our first stop at Stevie Ray's. Nothing like alittle blues music to get you in the mood for an action packed nite.

After Stevie Ray's we decided to stop in Jeff Ruby's. This swanky bar is always a treat. We enjoyed more live music and cold adult beverages. = ) After awhile the group took a round of shots and decided to head to our 3rd destination. Can you tell how this evening is progressing????

The intention was to go to Morton's Steakhouse. They have a very upscale bar but unfortunately they were already closed for the evening. As luck would have it Proof on Main is next door so that's where we went instead. We spent quite a bit of time at Proof. We were all pretty cozy on their couch. The drinks were good and the restrooms were even better. Seriously, have you seen their restrooms? If not, you need to check them out. Seriously.

The evening concluded at the Red Room at Flannigans. There was plenty of booty music to go around. At this point we were all foot loose and fancy free. I think you catch the drift. Many pictures above illustrate that point.

It was so great to be out and about with friends. Although some are already 30 and/or 3o is knocking at the door it was encouraging to see that we still have it. Thanks again Jesse and Christy for a fantastic party. Most importantly, HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTY!! WISHING YOU MANY MANY MANY MORE!!

P.S. Guess who was behind the camera most of the nite????