Michelle Smiles

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How to make Michelle put on a dress

July26

img000022Saturday night, I put on a dress, slapped on some make-up, did my hair, and had dinner downtown.  Thanks to Amy and Jamie for gathering some of the local bloggers who weren’t able to go to BlogHer for some fun right here at home.  (I snapped this photo with my webcam at 11:30pm so forgive the quality and the lack of make-up…I just thought I would preserve the proof that I did occasionally put on something other than a t-shirt and do something that doesn’t involved a clip with my hair.)

margaritahergroupIt was a lovely bunch of women!  I met Calie who lives down the street from me.  I sat next to Lori who was delightful (and I swear she is familiar).  I had a chance to chat with Meredith and Jordana and Ashley and Malia – all of whom I adore.  I was only able to say hello in passing to the others at our long table – and a few I didn’t even get a chance to do that much.  (This photo stolen borrowed from Jamie.)

It was great to get out and have some rowdy conversations and yummy margaritas!

margaritahersmallgroup(Also stolen borrowed from Jamie.  Flickr didn’t make it easy – I had to work at it!) That is Jordana, me, Lori, and Jessie.

dsc00215 (This one is mine.)  And yes, Ashley is really this smiley and cute and Meredith is really that gracious and lovely in person.

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8 Comments to

“How to make Michelle put on a dress”

  1. On July 26th, 2009 at 9:07 pm Leisa Hammett Says:

    Lovely!

  2. On July 26th, 2009 at 9:34 pm Jenny Says:

    Awww. look how well you clean up!
    Sounds like a fun night!

  3. On July 26th, 2009 at 10:10 pm Rhonda Says:

    what fun………..love having the “girls” night out 🙂 Good for you!

  4. On July 27th, 2009 at 11:49 am amy2boys Says:

    That first pic of you is great. I thought your hair looked gorgeous Saturday!!

  5. On July 27th, 2009 at 11:56 am Bobbi Says:

    You look hot!!! HA!! Mom’s nights out are great to have. Glad you enjoyed yourself

  6. On July 27th, 2009 at 12:03 pm Musings of a Housewife Says:

    Looks like SO much fun! Some of my favorite bloggers were at that party. Stinks not to be a Nashvillian, huh?

  7. On July 27th, 2009 at 2:32 pm Yary Says:

    Wow you look great! Your hair looks so pretty curled like that, I’m sure Steve was loving you that night… haha Glad that you were able to get out and have some fun girl time 🙂

  8. On July 31st, 2009 at 12:11 am dena Says:

    How fun!!