October 30th is one of my favorite days of the year. Why, you ask? My very best friend Bethany was born! I have a few friends that fall under best friend status, but I only have one Bethany. We’ve been friends for about 12 years. She has been there with me through all of my crazy times. She was there when I first experienced true loss. We experienced it together and because of her, I was able to get through it. She understands me in a way no one else in this world (not even Steve) does. We have watched each other grow up, change, evolve and become newer, better versions of ourselves. We have lived across the country, we have lived together, we have had fights ending in tears, and we have laughed harder than I ever knew I could laugh together. She is my rock. My person (for you fellow Grey’s Anatomy lovers). We get each other, and with Bethany I can always just be myself. I never have to pretend or put on a happy face or pretend I’m not excited about something nerdy. I can’t imagine my life without her.
Last night, we went out to celebrate! We started at Valle Luna where apparently the “tall” beer is the size of your head!
Whoops.
There was food. It was okay. Nothing special in my opinion. Well, Jason’s pollo fundido that went in the deep fryer and was then smothered in cheese was pretty delicious, but nothing else that I tasted had me all that impressed. But we sat outside next to the lake with the ducks that Kara and I often run at, which was lovely.
After dinner, we returned to mi casa for present opening, cupcakes and games!
I’m not a good person to share cards with, I took up all the space.
Bethy had been looking for a grey purse, but hadn’t found anything she liked, and she never splurges on nice things for herself, so Steve, Jason, and I pitched in together to get her this super cute grey Coach purse, with just a little color pop!
She loved it!! I was so happy! I LOVE gift giving!!!!
On the way home, we had stopped at Whole Foods for more beer. I definitely did not need more beer and in my tipsiness ended up spending $15 on Larabars and Mojo bars. Whoops. I was done with alcohol for the night 😉 The rest of the group got a few beers to try. Some we knew would be a success
However, some–Le Freak–were an utter failure. Bethany exclaimed “Le Freak sucks!!!” Jason made this face.
The puppies were very excited about all the extra attention company brought them.
“GET AWAY!!!!!! Aunt Bethany is paying attention to ME!!”
“Look, I’m cute, love me.”
“I love you new friend Liz! Please stay here forever. Mom says you might move to AZ. Please make it be true!!!!!!”
We ate NOT Skinnified Tres Leches cupcakes. Not everyone likes their birthday food skinnified, so I try to oblige 😉
And we played board games, laughed, and acted a little like children.
Thank you, Bernie for giving birth to the most amazing friend I have ever known and giving us reason to celebrate!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETHY!!!!! LOVE YOU!!!!
