Gorilla Love

We didn't arrived home from the housewarming/birthday party until almost 1:00 am, so I headed straight to bed. The party was such a great time-- good people, good food, and the new house was wonderful! It was the perfect size with a deck and a yard, and it was decorated so well! On the grand tour, Mal and I decided that we wanted a similar-style house someday. We've gotta start saving our pennies!

The food spread at the party... I tried at least one of everything! :)


Bruschetta with tomato, basil, and mozzarella...


Party dips: Taco/seven layer and a cheesy artichoke dip...


Bean dip covered in thick cheese.... so good! I ate quite a few bites of this stuff!


Here's an up-close shot of a mini salami (or pepperoni?) sandwich with roasted red peppers and cheese. I'm not sure what type of bread it was, but it was thick and buttery. Delish!


I also split a piece of cheese pizza with my sister and drank a few glasses of Oyster Bay Chardonnay. I borrowed a "Mal and Tina" wine glass (from my wedding shower) to drink my wine last night! :)


The party also included a delicious birthday ice cream cake. I was feeling full by the time we sang happy birthday, so I just had a small piece-- I mostly just ate the frosting off of it, which was sooooo creamy.


The best part of the evening was a surprise visitor for the birthday girl. Our far-away friend in California sent Beth a singing birthday-gram via gorilla! Beth was so surprised! She loved it!


Happy Birthday, Bethy!!!!!


I just finished making breakfast... well, brunch... then I'm off to organize my closet! A fun-filled Saturday ahead, huh?