This past Saturday, Jeff and I had a party. In the past, this has been Jeff's annual "Luau Party" but this year we decided to combine it and make it an Engagement party with a hint of Hawaii with the 12 liter mai-tai. As with most summer parties, the number at attendees can be somewhat unpredictable. We had a lot of "maybe" rsvp's which we guessed would be more of a no-show. Well, we guessed wrong and ended up running out of food. Jeff and I never had any dinner. Oh well, I suppose that's how you know you had some good food. I'll just have to adjust for next year.

Highlights for me are:

• Seeing the great mix of people and all the well wishes from everything. (And thanks to all for the unexpected gifts - we really didn't expect any!).
• The pantry display of Bear Attacks
• The yummy Mai-Tai
• Seeing cousin Dave & Niki, after only 10 days of being new parents. That was truly a surprise that we really appreciated
• Meeting Jeff's dad
• Jen's story about her German car dealer experience
• George spontaneously fixing our garbage disposal (thanks!)
• Hearing about my celebrity friends who bought Tommy Haas (a pro tennis player from our recent tournament trip) a drink at the Outback Steakhouse.

Can't wait until next year!