A peek into the typical Schlameus Family busy week!

Monday: While Ali enjoyed getting to know her new account (SONY) at a “business dinner” at The Garage (a trendy billiards/bowling alley), Brett met up with his buddy Chris for a farewell brew, before Chris’ big move to San Diego.

Tuesday: Stayed much too late in the office, but came home to a VERY tasty late night snack – Brett had some Asian style marinade going on some grilled halibut (still have filets from the “big one” that Jeff & Papa caught up in Alaska!)

Wednesday: Brooke & Jake Turn 28! Brett’s younger sister & her boyfriend were born in the same hospital just one week apart. As tradition, family celebration was hosted by Jan up in Edmonds (see pics!) Oh, and thanks to some advice from the birthday boy - Jake (friend, Brooke’s bf and real estate agent) – we took advantage of the amazing interest rates and did the final signing for Big Blue’s refi! Big day!

Thursday: Enjoyed a free screening of “Slumdog Millionaire” – is it weird I was more excited about the free drink, popcorn and candy more than the free tix?! Really enjoyed the show: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1010048/ - loved the bonus surprise during the credits!

Friday: Birthday week continues… While we celebrated earlier in the week as a family on Brooke’s “Golden Birthday” (28 on the 28th), Friday was the “Friends Celebration Night” starting with Mexican (weird, who knew that Brooke would want to eat Mexican for her bday dinner) with the Kertons and SIL, followed by the big party at a fun local German bar called Bierstube in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Seattle. http://www.diebierstube.com/. Between meeting new friends (Jake’s buddies we had not yet met) and seeing some old ones that were in for the weekend (yay Benzels!) made for a fun night!

Saturday: With Todd in town from Wenatchee, Brett found the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy a day on the golf course at Willow Run with the guys. Brett made it home just in time to clean up and head to the Newman’s (new friends from work that coincidentally moved two houses down from my dad’s old house in Magnolia) before the Amazon Post-Holiday Party at the Museum of Flight.

Sunday: While I stuck around the house and powered through some work, Brett made it to Jud & Em’s for their annual Super Bowl party… this year’s theme was “Bring something that starts with a “B”” –I sent Brett off with Jan’s famous Baked Brie dish – always a fan favorite!

Whew! Is it already Monday again?? Motivation = We leave for Thailand NEXT WEEK!!