Tearful reunion/30th b-day event a go

But instead of her coming here (or meeting us in Vegas), I'm going to NoCal to see my sis. Not quite an "extravangza," because I'm leaving Brad here to hold down the fort, but I think it's safe to call it an "event." There will be sisterly quality time, shopping, margaritas at the chicken mole place and several minutes devoted purely to the pinching of BMO's cheeks ... because that's what crazy old aunts do.

And whatever else comes along ... it's gonna be awesome!