About a week ago, I was given the opportunity to celebrate a friend’s 50th birthday party!  Doug turned 50 on Halloween.  You probably remember Doug from a special engagement session a few months ago.  Usually his birthday party is a held at home and the guests are in costume.  But this time was different.  Turning 50 is a big deal!  His partner, Dan organized a wonderful party.  Everyone was in cocktail attire and the party was in the screening room at the Hotel deLuxe in downtown Portland, Oregon.

I took photos during the party and boy was it a blast!

This photo was taken during the secret slideshow that was shown on the big screen.  It was so fun to see Doug throughout the years.

Friends & family came from near and far to celebrate with Doug.

Here’s the birthday boy, Doug partying up with friends!

Dan had his turn to get down on the dance floor too.  Man, those Container Store employees do know how to PARTY!

The snazzy birthday boy in is nice grey suit with his partner and party planner extraordinaire Dan.

Dan and Doug’s mommies watching the festivities.

Dan’s mom and dad.  So cute!

Did I mention that there were hot guys at this party.  Well, look there’s one right now!  I asked him to dance with me several times. 

And I danced with some of my funny, awesome buddies from the Container Store too.  Woohoo!

Good food, good friends, good music, good dancing!  Thanks Dan and Doug for having us and a very Happy Birthday to you again, Doug!  Wishing you 50 more awesome years!