A Birthday Surprise...

At the end November we were able to pull off a huge surprise - flying to Kerrville to surprise my dear friend Kat for her 30th birthday! We'd been planning it for at least two months with her husband, Travis, and her mom. Kat is one smart cookie and keeping a secret that big from her was tough. We triumphed though, and her reaction was the best present for us :-) (Her son, Noah, *might* have been "gently placed" on the sidewalk when Kat saw me open the door!) The four of us left the babies with the very sweet grandparents and headed out for a night in San Antonio. It was the first time we'd been out together since my college graduation in 2003. We walked along the riverwalk, had an amazing meal in which I refuse to divulge how much I ate, and finished with cocktails and fun conversation back at the hotel. (By the way, if you're ever in San Antonio, stay at Hotel Contessa.)

Happy Birthday Kat!

Kat & Ris back together again :-)

Travis and Kat

The four of us - so much fun!

We love you dearly Katarina and are so glad we got to come see you for your birthday!!!

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