30+ for my 30th

To celebrate my 30th birthday last weekend, we decided to have friends and family over to our house for a nice sit-down dinner, followed by a night out at a bar.  I called it "Dine and Dive for Christina's 30th".  Eric cooked a fabulous meal, including Chicken Marbella and Beer-Baked 5-Cheese Mac N' Cheese, with salad and appetizers galore.

We had no idea that nearly everyone we invited would RSVP yes, so we SQUEEZED in 38 people for dinner in our small living area. Despite the stress of figuring out how everyone was going to fit (we rented 3 large tables and 30 chairs), everyone settled in and enjoyed a fabulous meal together.  What more could you ask for, really?  Some photos of the dinner, courtesy of my Dad and friends:

The tables all set

A full house!

Ready for the party?

Thanking people for coming

Christina & Mom/Barbara

Always a lady killer. Isaac with Marebeth & Renee

After dinner, Grandma & Grandpa Jabbusch graciously took Isaac for the night so we could go out on the town.  We went to a dive bar called Sweet Lou's, and they were very accommodating to our group when we showed up with 30 people!  The even had a live jazz band that played me happy birthday.  We were a little tired the next morning, but it was a grand celebration and an awesome 30th birthday!  So long 20's!

Enjoying the night out!

It's my party and I'll dance if i want to!