KJ's party and the girls

Added to the list of "people I will miss" are my fun girlfriends that I met about 8 years ago in the LA single's ward. There are many of us still in the area and I get to see them fairly often, which is a treat. On this occassion we were celebrating, Kristen Johnson:

(photo by the talented Jennie Doezie)

I love this lady. She is high energy, super creative, great sense of humor, a human encyclopedia for anything 80s, and someone I can talk to for hours. We had a party at Jennie's house to celebrate her birthday; and it was perfectly Kristen. It was girly girl, with good friends, delicious food, and cute decor. Jennie's house is somewhere I always love to hang out:

Jennie the hottie hostess, prepping dessert:
And here's the whole bunch of us. I really love these girls! (along with many who weren't there). I feel like they totally get me and I can be Dana-Default around them. From left to right: Me, Eva, Kris Kane (who's having a baby in a month!), Kristen, Kristy (in front), Stacy Keysor, Erica (who just had a baby), and Jennie:
We were told to wear a fun party dress. So I made this for the occasion.
We feasted on fabulous food (anything with mac 'n cheese is automatically fabulous)
Drank from an array of Trader Joe's sparkly juices:
Had amazing desserts:
and enjoyed KJ!
Sorry Erica, but this picture was too cute; I had to post. I'm pretty sure you're saying something like, "are you really getting that close with your camera?"

okay, that's better:

Erica's cute shoes:

Happy Birthday Kristen!

I will miss the special chances to hang out with you ladies (especially since it often involves food). I guess it's time to join Facebook, since that's where most of you reside. See you online!