A birthday celebration was on the horizon. Once three friends were able to coordinate calendars (a major accomplishment), a plan evolved. The recipe for a birthday celebration begins by meeting at a lounge for martinis and munchies.
Toss in a trip across town to a food truck for a “twisted” taco. As we pulled up to the truck, our hopes were dashed. They were closed! It had been a cool and rainy day, so the truck decided to shut down early. Were we out of luck? Goodness no! (Do you know Pete the Cat? If not, you need to head out to the bookstore and check him out.) We hopped into the car and headed out for another food truck, The Traveling Taco. The specialty of this truck is a fried taco. It did not disappoint.
The final ingredient for the night was the laugh out loud movie Bridesmaids. Of course no birthday celebration would be complete without dessert. Mini-cupcakes and cake pops (balls of cake on a sucker stick) were smuggled into the theater. The only thing missing was the candle.
Great food & beverages + Funny movie = One delightful birthday celebration with girlfriends
The evening still puts a smile on my face when I think back on those few hours.
Sep 25, 2011 @ 21:34:10
It is true that scheduling these special days seems to be the biggest challenge – thankfully the rest comes easily like it did for you.
Sep 22, 2011 @ 15:27:56
The girlfriends were worth more than candles, I am sure!
Sep 21, 2011 @ 13:54:43
It was a perfect birthday celebration!! I have to say, this post kinda makes me weepy. Only because I, the birthday girl, am sooooooooo lucky to have such wonderful, thoughtful friends. I love you guys!!!!
Sep 21, 2011 @ 02:07:55
What a post! Thanks for this! We are a week away from that celebration and I am still laughing. How it was pulled of is beyond me! I am ready to go again!
Sep 21, 2011 @ 00:51:30
martinis, munchies, yummy tacos and great friends…no wonder you’re still smiling!!
Sep 20, 2011 @ 23:57:18
If you all get together to celebrate each others’ birthdays, you end up a whole lot closer to the number of celebrations you each deserve in a year! Sounds like fun. I need a girls night out! I love the reference to the Pete the Cat tucked in there–like the teacher you just couldn’t resist piping up.
Sep 20, 2011 @ 22:43:45
August, why am I not surprised. I’m on the 7th, you?
Birthday or not, what a rich way to spend a day with great friends.
Bonnie
Sep 21, 2011 @ 00:36:18
Actually add 20 days to your date.
Sep 20, 2011 @ 21:00:42
Actually this celebration was not my birthday, however, I will need to create a slice for my special day which was in August.
Sep 20, 2011 @ 18:13:48
Happy belated birthday! Thank you for sharing the recipe for a just-right birthday afternoon. It brings a smile on a face even when just reading about it. Pete the Cat fits in perfectly.
Terje
Sep 20, 2011 @ 16:58:51
Happiness abounds on your day. What a wonderful post. It made me smile all the way through. Every minute seemed delightful. I think women know how to celebrate! Happy belated birthday!
Sep 20, 2011 @ 14:28:54
Happy birthday! I love how you wrote that you smuggled in cupcakes and cake pops!! I agree that the movie bridesmaid was hilarious!
Sep 20, 2011 @ 11:42:37
Happy Birthday to you, Elsie?! You know how to live!!!! I will keep these activities (or the like) in mind on my next birthday. Still putting smiles on your face?–priceless SOLS
Sep 20, 2011 @ 11:36:32
What a perfect birthday! Nothing like hanging out with the girls! Love your equation. Hope you got some pictures too.