Cancun...

This past week Mike's parents and their close friends took a trip to Cancun! From the pictures on Donna's facebook page it certainly looks like they had a blast! We can't wait to hear all about it ...

Congratulations...

Katie & Danny on your engagement!!!!!

Updates...

As you can see, I'm working to update this lonely, neglected blog. You should keep an eye out for post - dating back to August. I apologize to my loyal readers, and I promise to do better.

Hook...

Tonight Alana, Kristen, sister and I went out in Georgetown for DC's Restaurant. We chose the restaurant Hook on M Street for a delicious 3 course meal. We had reservations for 7:15, but the Key Bridge had other plans - traffic - shocking...I know. But we made it by 7:20 and gave our name to the host. It was packed...which in my mind is a good sign that there is great food ahead. We waited somewhat patiently at the bar enjoying the great decor and chats with other hungry guests. We finally sat down to our table in the upstairs dining room at around 8:10. Our server came over and explained the menu options to us with his recommendations and then left us to think about our options while he retrieved our chilled bottle of Ponga (white wine - delish). We each chose our dishes and ordered. For my first course I chose the Arugula & Prosciutto salad with parmesan, lemon and extra virginia olive oil, as did Kristen. Alana chose the grilled calamari in a basil pesto cream sauce. And Lauren chose the 1/2 dozen oysters on the half shell with a coriander mignonette. They were all delicious. For our entrees Alana and I both ordered the Ahi Tuna cooked to medium rare and were highly impressed that it was cooked to perfection. Both Kristen and Lauren also enjoyed their fish selections. We were nearly stuffed when dessert arrived, but were excited to try our third course selections. Alana, Lauren and I all ordered the lemon tart with blueberry coulis and Kristen ordered the cookie ice cream dish. It was the perfect finish to our delicious meal. I would highly recommend going to Hook, make a reservation, and don't go during busy season (ie Restaurant Week). Thanks ladies for making it so easy to enjoy a meal!

Yay for Kristen...

Last night we went out to celebrate Kristen's completion of the CMP exam. Kristen, Alana, Michelle, Hillers, Mike and Erin Morgan, and I started the night out at 11th Street Lounge, where I enjoyed a delicious, and half priced oneone burger and the Sacred Stone Red wine :) After dinner we walked over to Eventide and hung out for a bit sipping on more wine and watching the bartenders make crazy complicated drinks. Around 10:30, the Hillers and Morgans dashed, leaving Alana, Kristen and I to chat it up at the bar until Mikey and Pattie arrived! We continued to catch up once the Mike's got there and had so much fun we were there til closing. I had a great time and hope everyone else did too!

We're so happy you're done studying for the CMP exam!!! Hopefully this means we'll see you around more! What's the CMP stand for, you ask? It stands for Certified Meeting Professional. The Convention Industry Council (CIC) launched the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program to enhance the knowledge and performance of meeting professionals, promote the status and credibility of the meeting profession and advance uniform standards of practice. A CMP designation shows that an individual is dedicated to the profession; it also conveys expertise in planning, managing and executing successful meetings and events.

I'm sure you did great...and can't wait to hear the good news in a "quick" 8 weeks, when the results come out!

Dinner & a Movie...

Tonight Sister, Alana & I headed out in Arlington for a true girls night. We started out the night at Rocklands Barbecue with delicious sandwiches, yummo!!! Afterward, we headed to Courthouse to watch "It's Complicated". And boy was it.... we were in a rush so we drove to the dungeon level of the garage and parked. As I followed Alana and Lauren to the stairwell, I, of course, stubbed the toe of my shoe in a hole (not a huge hole, but a hole nonetheless) and lunged forward towards the wall, faceplanting. Don't worry, it was actually quite funny. I didn't hurt my body, just me ego. So as Alana and Lauren realized I wasn't behind them they turned to find me sitting up, dying laughing. It was hysterical. We honestly stood there and laughed for about 3 minutes. Too funny. We finally made our way to the ticket counter and proceeded into the movie. We watched about 10 minutes of movie previews, in which we continued to laugh...almost too much. If you haven't seen this movie - GO!!! It was amazing!! Thanks ladies for an amazing and fun night out!

Happy Birthday...

Lauren!

Can't wait to celebrate this weekend!

Welcome to the world...

Liam Erik Johnston!!!

Born: 10:46am
Weight: 7 lbs 5.3 ozs
Length: 19 inches

Congratulations to proud parents Erik & Megan....
We're so happy and excited for you!