Daddy Daughter Dance at ULC

Craig and Julia went to their annual Daddy Daughter Dance at the Union League Club.  They have a nice sit down dinner, a band, professional pictures and lots of dancing.  Craig and I took Julia to Mac at Nordstrom to get her makeup done.  She curled her own hair and pulled back a few pieces.  She looked so pretty and grown up.  This year she had to leave the dance early because she had a school dance - Turnabout.  Her date Max and his parents met us at ULC for pictures and then I dropped the kids off.  Craig stayed at the Daddy Daughter Dance as he invited 2 other Dads and their daughters and always takes lots of pictures.  This is one of Craig's favorite nights of the entire year.  I know it's hard for him as Julia gets older and will soon be going off to college so he's cherishing all these times with her.  They had a great time and can't wait for next year.  Actually, Julia said if she has another dance the same night next year she will stay at the Daddy Daughter Dance with her Dad.  Aw.  How sweet!

 

Julia and Bess

Peter (Bess' Dad), Julia & Matt (he's the one that throws those amazing parties for his company with guests including Counting Crows, Bon Jovi, Lifehouse, Goo Goo Dolls, Train & The Script.  We've been to every one except Lifehouse - we were out of town.)

The Dads...Matt, Craig & Peter

Matt and his daughter Charlotte & Matt and his daughter Juliet 

 

Augustana Concert

Last night was the Augustana concert at Park West.  The kids got a picture taken with the lead singer of Graffiti6 who opened up for them.  They also go a CD signed by him and he even signed Julia's arm.  

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Lead singer of Graffit6

Brett's Birthday

We celebrated Brett's birthday with dinner at Maestro's Steakhouse and then drinks afterwards at Paris Club.  The dinner was amazing!  They had huge seafood towers, great side dishes to share and Craig and I shared a delicious steak.  We also had champaign, white and red wine.  Eric is a wine connoisseur so he paired all the wines with our food.  Afterwards they brought out huge dessert trays for everyone to share.  

Birthday boy Brett and his girlfriend Misti

Justin and his girlfriend Lauren

Chris & Karla

Eric and his girlfriend Angelica

Seaftood towers

Angelica & Me (Craig said we are like bookends bc we look alike).  

Singing Happy Birthday

They had a table at Paris Club and a great DJ

Scott's Surprise Party at Frontier

Allison threw a surprise birthday party for Scott at Frontier.  The restaurant concept is really cool...you can order regular food or do a party with a pig roast and all the fixings.  It happened to be a very snowy terrible kind of weather to get to a surprise party on time night, but it all worked out in the end.  I was late because my cab never came so finally my brother drove me.  Craig's flight from Detroit circled around the city for an hour and then diverted back to Detroit so he was stuck there another night and had to miss the party.  We were all so bummed he couldn't make it because he loves pig roasts (and Scott! :)  They had amazing food...mac and cheese, salads, french fries, pastas, etc along with the pig.  It was such a fun time!  Oh, and Scott was surprised!  

Happy Birthday, Scott!  We love ya guys!

Scott in front of the pig

Allison & Scott

Scott and his buddies

The girls...Allison, Shana, Me and Allison's sis Danielle

Elin's Baptism

Elin Rose was baptized today at our church.  She did great at the service.  Cora and Elin looked so cute in their dresses.  Afterwards we went over to their house for a little party.  It was a fun day and always so nice seeing Allison & Scott's family.

Godparents Sam (Scott's brother) and Natalie (Allison's sister)

Allison's side of the family

Scott's family

Lukas, Elin, Marek, Mila & Cora

Cora & Elin

Aileen's 40th Birthday

We went to out to dinner to celebrate Aileen's 40th birthday.  Craig has been friends with Peter for 15 years.   

New Year's Eve

I hope everyone had a great New Year's Eve!  Happy New Year!   May 2012 be the BEST YEAR YET!  Craig got sick the last day in Vegas so we stayed home this year, watched movies and ordered pizza.  Lame...I know. :)  

Here is a picture from last year (can't do a post without a picture:)...