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Happy Birthday, Sean!

Posted by on January 13, 2009

Monkey and his monkey

Tonight was Sean’s birthday (he’s old enough that we don’t mention the year anymore). For his primary gift, I’d had a special piece of art commissioned from an artist/illustrator in Seattle. I’d first noticed Matthew Porter‘s work when I saw a notice that he would be doing a book reading at the Ballard Library. Noticing it was all monkey-themed (Sean’s nickname since childhood has been Monkey), I was intrigued.  I was even more intrigued when I noticed that you can commission a piece.   So, back in November, I did.  I sent the artist a couple of photos, and asked for a skydiver monkey.  Above is the result – pretty cool, huh?  I also gave Sean his membership in POPS – the Parachutists Over Phorty Society (which he became eligble for last year).

After gifting, we had reservations at a Cuban restaurant nearby, La Taza De Cafe.  Neither of us had been there before, so it was a bit of an adventure.  Food, ambience, and service turned out to be fantastic, and we’ll definitely go back again.  The dessert was a big hit – a very dense chocolate mousse that was almost like a truffle in its texture.
Mmm... mousse

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