Fiesta {Part 1}

I'm not sure why, but for the past year, whenever someone asked what I wanted to do for my 30th birthday, I said I wanted a fiesta.  Tacos, pinatas, margaritas - it just sounded like the perfect party, and I knew that my back patio was the perfect place to host the fiesta.  David graciously offered to cater the party, and the tacos and sides that came out of my kitchen were nothing short of amazing.  I put Stefanie in charge of a cake {I knew she wouldn't disappoint} and she made the most beautiful and delicious cake I've ever seen.  But the real surprise/highlight of my night?  Merith secretly flew Susannah up from LA for the party!  I seriously cannot believe these two pulled it off!  I was utterly shocked when I saw Suze walking up to my house {so much so, David asked if this was a bad surprise because I literally could not speak} and the whole night just seemed insanely surreal whenever I looked over and saw her there.  It was so much fun introducing Suze to some of my friends {and hopefully her future friends when she moves up here!} and I couldn't have asked for a better present than having {almost} everyone I love together at my home.  It really was an exceptional night, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out :)

 streamers everywhere {thanks mer!}

 my mama and my susy

 the ladies that helped make it happen

 testing out the photo booth

 the most delicious dinner ala david {with some help from erika!}

 andy and merith

 susannah and erika

 erika and erin {and baby newsome}

 my sweet workout buddies - kelly, zara, and little piper

 the crew

 blowing out the candles on my gorgeous {& delicious!} cake

stef - you really outdid yourself with this one!  amazing!

More pics tomorrow!

xoxo,
stephanie marie