Erica's Birthday Weekend

Erica came down to Austin for a fun-filled Girls' Weekend to celebrate her THIRTIETH Birthday!!! Her mom and sister joined us also, and we had a great time. Happy Birthday, Erica!!!

Seeing as though much of the weekend revolved around delicious food, we started it out right by baking a couple of Erica's favorites, which she doesn't get anywhere else but from my kitchen.

Erica was SO excited to be back in Texas, seeing a huge plant of cacti right across the street from our house.

On Friday night, Jon takes Gabi so I can enjoy a night out on the town with the big girls. We head to downtown Austin to enjoy Sandra Bullock's restaurant and then to a roof-top bar to enjoy Austin's Friday night people watching.

Me and the Birthday Girl

Clearly one of our better angles...

We were also celebrating Erica's sister, Whitney who had a birthday earlier in the month. Happy Birthday, ladies!!!

Me, Erica, mom Michelle aka "Mimi", and sister Whitney

Obviously, something was HILARIOUS!

At super yummy brunch the next morning:


On Saturday night, the family goes to a lovely Mexican restaurant and then the girls head to a neat venue with live funky music to listen to.

Don't worry, that's a faux-rita for me!

Are you noticing a weekend theme? Super yummy Austin food! We head to Gourdough's Donuts for the most delish and unique (and not-so healthy) donuts.

On our last morning together, Aunt Erica captures a great selfie with Gabi.

On our way to the airport, we must have one last food splurge to end the weekend right with McDonald's vanilla cones, a sad yet delicious tradition with the 2 of us!