Little Ladies

It's summer time again and for our family that means a slew of birthdays. Well this weekend we kicked off 4th of July and my mom's birthday. My sister's and I always collaborate for our parents birthdays and holiday gifts and this year was no different. But as we get older, we find it harder and harder to get our parents gifts. I mean what do you get someone who has everything?

One day we were bouncing off ideas in a group text message and Dani suggested, "What about a girls day?" And it just clicked. That's what we'll get her. I mean what woman doesn't love a good a girls day? So I have a connection at La Note, a local Berkeley restaurant and staple for the Ladies Who Brunch, and booked us an appointment for a nice breakfast to begin the day. Dani then scheduled the second half of the day by booking us mani pedis at a local nail salon. Michelle then put it all together, as only a ultra planner does, by creating a invitation to send out as a surprise.

We ended up celebrating the birthday a day early and that weather could not have been more perfect. It was sunny but still comfortable enough for a jacket. My mom had not been to La Note in quite some time and really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Plus it was such a big advantage having a reservation, weekend wait times can typically be at least an hour wait. 

Michelle and I picked out some nail polish and surprised her with a small gift.

We started off our meal with an order of the Toasted Cinnamon Brioche with Hot Cocoas and Mochas all around. And yes, that is a bowl that they come in.

*Cote Nord - two eggs lightly scrambled with cream cheese, over toasted levain bread and served with home fries and Provencial tomatoes

*Omelette A La Confiture- orange marmalade omelette served with grapefruit and a croissant.

*Omelette De Pommes De Terre- potato and carmelized onion omelette, served open face, with Provencales tomatoes and a croissant.

The whole day ended up being a great success and my mom really enjoyed herself. It was nice having a day for just us girls, and I'm sure my dad enjoyed the peace and quiet. We are hoping to do this again when our Aunt Joni comes into town.