This was from Thursday's Nevada loss.
But let me back up to Friday. That was Rory's actual birthday. He tried to go snowboarding while I worked, but it was sooo crazy windy up at the resort, that he had to change his plans. After work, I headed back to Reno to grab some lunch and run some errands. I wanted to go to a local shop to get the girls 90s rock tees, but they were all out of 90s shirts. I was going to buy some from amazon, but figured I would support local stores. Since we were out of luck, we had to get the girls florescent shirts from Target the next day.
After my errands, I went home and met up with Rory and then we picked the girls up from school. Then we did some scooter and bike riding time before their grandparents got there along with my SIL and nephew. Rory opened some gifts and then we headed out to Centro to celebrate the birthday boy. Centro is a Spanish/Italian tapas place. We started with some Fig Old Fashions and then got two fish dishes.
Snapper with a mustard sauce
A white fish crostini
Then we moved onto some lamb meatballs and the filthy fries.
Filthy fries: bratwurst, jalapenos, potatoes, cheesy sauce, onions, stone ground mustard, bacon and herbs (pure heaven)
I was so full after the fries, but Rory talked me into getting one dish of my choice so I chose the beat dish. This was the perfect ending to our meal.
After Centro, we headed to a local ice cream shop (we had never been before) and got two scoops of ice cream in a waffle cone (their special of the day) for $2. Total steal and so good. I had coconut and Rory got butter pecan and chocolate chip.
After hanging out and enjoying the environment, we headed home just in time to see a surprise guest for Rory's party. His cousin from the Bay Area and her kids were there. After catching up a bit, we helped put the girls down to bed (way late) and then relaxed and called it a night.
Saturday morning we got up and headed to breakfast and then to Target to get the shirts for the party plus a few essentials.
After we got home, we made some lunch for the girls and then they went down for a two hour nap. This hasn't happened in a long time. They have only been napping for a hour or less. I did some cleaning during this time because I didn't know what we would feel like doing the next day.
Once the girls got up, I got them ready and then Rory took them and Walter up to his parents house to play with my nephew. I headed out on errands and then checked into the hotel to get ready for Rory's party. He arrived just after 5:30 and finished getting himself ready. Then we headed downstairs to the Bundox Bocce. This is where his party was at. It is a bocce ball facility that has a bar, skee ball, ping pong, huge tvs and a total party place.
When I went to check in to get our table and bocce ball courts, I was informed that they didn't have a table for me. I had made my reservation in January, so I was stressed. The girl at the front desk said they couldn't do anything, so I asked for a manager. Once I talked to the manager, explained the emails and phone calls I have had over the last three months, they started looking into it. Since there was already 2 other parties going on, they offered to set up banquet tables for my 50 guests, comp a bunch of food, comp the bocce ball courts among other stuff. The GM and managers really stepped it up for me which was awesome. But the person who I worked with for months shouldn't have done this. I didn't get the long tables that I wanted, have a special area for our party (it was right next to another party and cramped), the bar was not equipped to server that many people (long waits) and they didn't have the food order I had requested done.
Rory had a great time and that is all that matters. I spent a lot of the party talking to the mangers and when I wasn't doing that, I was talking to our guests. I had fun though. I just wish I could have played the games and been more present. The girls were there until almost 8 pm along with some other kids, but they had so much fun. They were crying when it was time for them to go. Broke my heart.
We totally missed out on getting a huge group photo. I wish we had gotten more photos of our guests.
The girls and I went with the TLC sort of theme with overalls and florescent shirts.
Saved By the Bell, Seinfeld, Converse, Boombox, Cheers to 40 and Cassette tape cookies
A bunch of our co-workers and former co-workers
Around 9 pm, most guests had left and the diehards stayed and we went to St. James Infirmary to continue the party. They had a DJ there so we danced our booties off and had a drink. Rory and I went back to our hotel around midnight and crashed hard. He may have woken up the next day with a massive hangover. That is what happens when you have over 10 drinks and mix alcohols.
Sunday morning we got up, got ready and took all his gifts home before heading to my in-laws house for brunch. I ate, Rory grazed a bit and we hung out with cousins that were in town plus my SIL, nephew and my girls.
We took the girls home and they went right down for naps for 2 hours and 2 hours 15 minutes. Another amazing nap. After they got up, the girls and I watched some Frozen while we waited for Rory to get back from an appointment. Then we headed over to Rory's cousins house to celebrate her birthday with a taco bar. A bunch of family who was in town for Rory's birthday was there as well. We ate sooo much food and finished it off with cupcakes and tres de leche cake. So good.
We went home after the girls bedtime and they went down right away. Rory and I crashed not long later.
How was your weekend?
Ugh about the reservation, but looks like you all had a blast and I love the outfits and the cookies! You did. Wife of the year. Yeah to those long naps, so needed on the weekends for me to get stuff done.
ReplyDeleteUgh! I'm sorry to hear about the drama -- I haaate when that happens, and especially for such a special occasion. But it sounds like you handled it really well and that he (and your guests!) had fun and in the end that's all that matters. Glad it was overall a success! Love the pictures!
ReplyDeleteUm first of all I need some filthy fries in my life. Sorry about them f'ing up your reservation, that sucks. Glad the party went well! Sounds like it was a success.
ReplyDeleteI love the 90's theme! Sounds like it was a very busy weekend, but a good one. Glad to hear you were still able to have a good time even though the place totally messed up. I probably would have cried. Happy late birthday to Rory.
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe they messed up your reservation so badly - how annoying :( But I love that you made the absolute best of it and the theme is perfection! It sounds like you had an amazing weekend!
ReplyDeleteYour weekend sounds really awesome!!! Even though the party didn't go as planned, it seems like Rory had a great time and like you said - that is what matters! And all the food you had this weekend has me HUNGRY. All sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteHow the gecko did they mess that up? I would have had a heart attack. Glad everyone still had fun &it sounds like pure success. I love the then too. Don't go chasing waterfalls!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun theme for the birthday boy, LOVE the Saved by the Bell cookies! Hope you feel better soon, I feel like I've had a cold off and on since Christmas. Hoping this awful cold and flu season is shaking out it's last wrath on us <3
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What a fun party but I'm sorry there was such a mixup at the beginning. I love the theme, so fun!
ReplyDeleteThat is crazy that they didn't have your reservation! I love the 90s theme and that you got a hotel room for the night. I still don't know what I'll do for Dave's birthday in 2 months!
ReplyDeleteYou had such a fun themed party! Those cookies are awesome! I hate that they didn't have your reservation and plans done. That is terrible! Sounds like you all made the best of it though, and at least Rory had fun! Sucks you didn't get to partake in it all because you were handling everything. Either way, you all look so cute!
ReplyDeleteWe did make the best out of it. Luckily, I stood up for myself and had my dad there as back up, so I wouldn't get taken advantage of. I was busy the whole night, but Rory had a great time and that is all that matters. It was a success. I LOVED the cookies. They were a huge hit.
DeleteWhat a fun party and I love the theme!! I'm sorry the place messed up with your reservation but thankfully it sounds like they tried to take care of you as best as they could. I never get enough pictures or spend as much time as I would like with guests at parties. I always seem to get pulled in so many different directions. Sierra~Beautifully Candid
ReplyDeleteI wondered how the party went...looks like a huge adorable sucesss! Love the outfits and the cookies! Sucks about the reservations but you’re such a trooper and the important thing is Rory had a great time.
ReplyDeleteIt was a success with a few bumps, but he had a great time. I loved the outfits and cookies. My outfit was sooo comfy. Ha. You are very right. All that mattered was Rory had a great time.
DeleteI'm sorry that there was drama sprinkled in, but it looks like you still threw a fabulous part, and fun was had by all - that's what matters! Sometimes it's so hard to set aside our perfect plans in favor of being present though. What a fun gathering though...and those cookies!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness what a fun theme!! Your outfits were awesome! I'm sorry that they messed up your reservation. Looks like they were able to get you in and y'all made the most of it, though!
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