Pacifco Birthday Weekend at the Surf Open

{VIP Deck Passes at the 2012 U.S. Surf Open}

A birthday weekend of fun hit us and it hit us hard... unlimited beer, half naked beach-goers, sand, sun, Mexican food - all brought to you by Pacifico.

A Few of My Favorite Things

{My mom's new Bichoneranian -Bichon Frise + Pomeranian- Gabby}

This last week and a half has been filled with great moments because, of course, it was my 24th birthday! I am so grateful to have so many fantastic people in my life. I got to go to many-a-birthday-meal and was able to fully enjoy my youth.

Here are some of my favorite parts of my birthday week, and stay tuned for the recap of my birthday weekend.

{My "booty" on my desk on my birthday}

{The new mint green cruiser! I need to name her - any ideas?}

{Beautiful birthday bouquet from the boy}

{Wine by candlelight with friends}

{Sparkle nails for my birthday weekend}

{A very decadent birthday brownie with the co-workers at Houston's}

Weekend Wrap-Up: Happy Birthday Dad!

{Roasted bone marrow with croutons and a parsley salad}

Today is my lovely father's 55th birthday. Not only does the man not look a day over 40, but also he is one of the most caring, loving fathers out of anyone I know. Okay, I'm a little biased - but he really is one of the most awesome dads in the world. Ask my friends. He also is one of the most humble people I know - he insists that instead of taking him out to a fancy restaurant, that my sister and I cook a "low maintenance, home made meal." Of course since he is so special to us, we find ways to spruce up the annual birthday dinner. This year with roasted bone marrow, pork with a white wine cream sauce, white wine risotto, and garlic haricots verts.

 It may be one of the best meals that we ever threw together (and I may or may not have thrown in some cute pictures of my dad from childhood until now)...