Another glorious weekend has come and gone. I knew it was going to be a great weekend when we pulled into the Marriott Coral Springs surrounded by stunning, green and well manicured golf courses. The sun was shinning, palm trees lined the drive into the hotel, and there was not a busy street in sight. It was a picture perfect setting.
As soon as we arrived, our adorable gift bag was waiting for us at check-in [Kevin's Aunt Patti really didn't miss a detail the entire weekend]. We unloaded the car, quickly freshened up, and headed over the Welcome Dinner at the clubhouse. The air was buzzing with the kind of laughter and chatter only families can produce. It was wonderful to finally meet all [well almost all, there are a lot] of Kevin's relatives.
Day Two:
We had to be at Temple bright and early. I have never been to a Synagogue, much less a Bat Mitzvah. It was a treat to see something so different than my own customs and Sarah [the Bat Mitzvah] did such an amazing job. I was beyond impressed with the Hebrew that thirteen girl learned for this very special day in her life.
Sarah's grandparents hosted a beautiful Kiddush Luncheon after her Bat Mitzvah and we relaxed by the pool for the rest of the afternoon. This was just the kind of weekend I have been needing for a very long time! Family, good food, great times, and a little R&R.
That night it was time. to. live it up! All in honor of Sarah. This celebration was better and more extravagant than anything I could have ever imagined. The venue and the decorations were out this world. Not an inch of the space was forgotten [again Aunt Patti didn't miss a detail]. White fabric dripped from the ceiling. Grand center pieces stood on all of the tables. White couches made for comfy seating areas. Towers of food filled the room. Ahi tuna and seaweed salad, fresh mozzarella, salami and cheese, lobster mac and cheese bites, braised beef and mashed potatoes, fish, chicken, pasta, salad, fondue, cheesecake on a stick, mini cupcakes, ice cream. Everything down to the paper towels in the bathroom coordinated into Sarah's theme. Pink, rhinestoned bling and soccer. There was a photo booth, an air brush tattoo artist, goofy hats, blinking party novelties, and colorful sunglasses. We danced the night away and I can honesty say I have never had this much fun at an event before.
Our first time to play dress up together.
Wow, look at my handsome boy there on the left. And his wonderful brother!
Introducing the family!
There goes Jared up in the chair!
Kevin and his Aunt Patti and Uncle Mark [proud parents of the Bat Mitzvah herself]!
As I said, literally danced the night away.
Day Three:
One last get-to-together before we were all off on our trips back home. Patti hosted yet another wonderful meal. A yummy brunch [omelet station included!] with enough food to feed the entire Broward County population. This weekend was a dream. I only hope that Sarah and her family enjoyed it as much as we did!
The Bat Mitzvah and her cousins!
Congratulations Sarah! We had a wonderful "Kicking It Up" with you.
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