Its taken me three weeks into January to fully recover from vacation. And an extra week to feel like blogging again. Has it been four weeks? Did I ever learn to count?
Recap 1: Anniversary Party
Phase one of holiday road trip started with a drive to sunny Palm Springs, CA to celebrate my Grandparents' 60th Wedding Anniversary.
60 years ago 12/23 - Chicago, Il - Mar & Jer 4eva!
Cheers!
And luckily, we didn't have to go to Chicago to celebrate- we got to stay in the warmth.
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Because the desert in December can't be beat.
Hotel Room hijinx
(and now Mona G, look away..)
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Yeah, killer windmills. Keep arms and face inside the vehicle.
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(Ok, no more windmills- all safe!)
Quick stop at the outlet mall for emergency fancy clothes
Sometimes you need to try on $300 formalwear jumpsuits.
A quick drive in the blinding sun....
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And then its partytime!!
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Chillin' at the cousin table (BEST TABLE!)
Lighting the Hanukkah menorah!!
The venue made them a surprise ice sculpture. Cool!
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Dylan was the star of the evening- the slideshow was incredible and made everyone cry.
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I, on the other hand- got recruited to serve as bartender due to some venue technicalities.
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(most of my photos from the night reflect this)
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A title that carried over to the hotel afterparty, where I became the sommelier...
For a most foul-tasting beverage.
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Yes- it was Aaron's private reserve original 4loko.
The recoil.
Even though we were only there for a day, it was awesome hanging out with the family in Palm Springs. Next time there will be 100% less 4loko.
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