So much to Celebrate

What is the best thing to do when you have something to celebrate? If you said EAT, you are correct! Like three restaurants in one week kind of eating... that is how we like to roll. Let me start at the beginning. Michael's sister, Elizabeth, came into town as a surprise for his sister Rebecca who graduated from high school. Last Friday night we decided to get together by going to Nagoya for some yummy Japanese cuisine. The kids loved seeing the fire in front of us as the chef made our food. Unfortunately Michael was working in Arlington and didn't make it in time for dinner, so I made our wonderful announcement for him about his promotion. During dinner Michael's Dad also said that he was promoted at work. How exciting two promotions in one day.

With so much to celebrate why not go out again the next day? We headed into DC last Saturday to eat at Fogo de Chao. It is an all-you-can-eat Brazilian meat fest. Very delicious. I remembered my camera and got a couple of pictures. Miriam loved eating with the tongs that were supposed to be for grabbing meat.

Sunday Rebecca graduated from high school. Way to go Rebecca! We are glad we could be there to see you receive your diploma. Now on to BYU!

Last, but not least, Michael's Mom celebrated her birthday last week. We headed off to eat at Thai Basil, home of a Throwdown with Bobby Flay. (Can I just say that I love Bobby Flay? One of my favorite celebrity chefs.) Anyway, we had some delicious Pad Thai before heading back for some dessert. All in all we had a celebratory, delicious, and cultural week full of food and family.