: my surprise birthday party

i am so very grateful to have such a great girlfriend, friends, and family! last night i was told i'd be heading to eli cannons for a private birthday dinner with "some friends". eli's is closed on monday's so t had the place open just for me, which was awesome in it self! to my surprise almost 50 people showed up throughout the night, carrie from eli's made an amazing cake, monique did a great job behind the bar, phils flyer and table cloth paint job were great, sarp and larry rule for getting t and i mugs, there were trays of elis food, beer was flowing, i finally got welcomed into the elis mug club, etc. etc. it was such a fun night! i can't thank everyone enough for helping plan the party, attending, and making it a kick a$$ night! you guys are amazing! check out a ton of photos t shot over at my photo page.