Dual Birthday Celebration

Last Friday, my family all gathered to celebrate the birthdays of my sister and my dad, which conveniently fall on the same day. {While my dad says that my sister was the best birthday present, he fails to mention that she was also probably the most costly;)}. It's always good to get together with the whole family {plus Jason because he's practically one of us}. Throw a little wine/beer in the mix and it makes for a pretty fun night. We tried out a new restaurant in the city called 'GT Fish & Oyster', and although I don't eat seafood, I have to say it was pretty good. In addition to the food {I had delish mac&cheese sans lobster and an oysterless Caesar salad}, the atmosphere was bustling and the decor was simple, creative and unique. The birthday king & princess opened their gifts {many J.Crew & Lululemon items for Cait; desert boots, golf shirts and a beer tour for dad}, we caught up on the past week, and even discussed possible business ventures {my brother's cooking up something - no pun intended (he's a chef)}. All in all, it was a great night.

Not to mention I was loving my outfit - a new Free People cheetah blouse and olive green pants from Anthro...although I have no outfit pics. Sorry, I was too busy enjoying the evening:)

Check out the third of three birthday celebrations Caitlin had over the weekend on 'The Dreamer & The Doer.' 

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Mom, Steve (bro-in-law) and Chris (bro). 

The gang.

Dad and his kiddies.

We're struggling...

My pweety seester.

The bf and I <3

Mom & Dad:)

Joe Joe, the birthday KING!

Car ride photozzzzzz.

And the celebration continued the next night at 'The Southern' in Wicker Park! Happy 28th!

The beauteous birthday princess, and her coveted 'bubble' necklace:)