It’s my mom’s 52nd birthday on Sunday and as a surprise, I’m taking her to Seattle tomorrow morning.  I’m very excited and so is she.  We had a family dinner tonight at a new Szechuan Chinese place on Clement and 8th to kick off the weekend.  Michael’s in New York and my brother couldn’t make it because of work so it was just Dad, Mom and me.

I’m not entirely sure what we ordered, but everything was coated in Szechuan peppercorn chili oil which numbs the tongue and mouth while imparting a delightful heat.  The food overall was too salty.  I don’t know that we’d be back.  I had fun seeing how numb my mouth could get though.

I’m staying over at my parents’ in the Sunset tonight and have already found an awesome velvet long-sleeved dress digging through Mom’s closet.  That’ll be leaving with me.  Also, wedding shoes may be a check.  Mom has an awesome sparkly pair of sandals that she’s never worn because they’re slightly big on her, but they’re perfect for me!

Can’t wait until our early morning flight.  I love Seattle!

xoxo,

Jenn