I didn't want Brenna's birthday to get lost in the move, so we had a small get together with her friends before we left. While I offered to do the usual party themed celebration, she preferred it to be nothing more than just a fun hangout, no decorations, no cake, no fuss. There was a lot going on during that time. Our furniture departed for the journey to Scotland long before we did and since we sold the house, we were forced out earlier than we expected and had to live in a hotel for the final week in Houston. Given everything else I was dealing with at the time I was especially grateful for Brenna's understanding. Knowing that her birthday would fall shortly after we got to Britain and I didn't expect we'd know anyone, we decided to plan our summer vacation as Brenna's birthday celebration. Brenna loves cruising as much as we do and she helped me plan everything. On her actual birthday she and I enjoyed a spa day where we got facials, manicures, and pedicures in preparation for our cruise vacation.
The pre-birthday hangout
