Sushi Hai

Birthdays are kind of a big deal with our Denver crew of friends.  This past week was no exception.  We gathered the troops and booked a reservation at Sushi Hai to celebrate Bret and Cook turning .....older.

This restaurant is fantastic.  The sushi is de-lish and the service is fantastic too.  

Sushi Hai is located in the neighborhood known as the Highlands.  I love coming to this area of town. It is an older neighborhood similar to the part of town that Max and I live in, but it is located just west of downtown.  The location can't be beat. We hardly ever get to venture that way, but every time we are there I love that area of town more and more.  Can you believe that Christmas lights are already up?  Where does the time go?  

We were the first to arrive.  We got this cute little room all to ourselves.  At first Max was excited because he thought we could just let Chance crawl around, but then we discovered there was about a 4 foot concrete hole under the table to put your feet.  Serious baby hazard!!

Lucky for us we have lots of friends to help with Chance entertainment and security.  I have definitely learned what the old phrase "it takes a village" means.  I LOVE my village!!

Lauren, Bret, and Jerad settling in for dinner.  One of the birthday boys, Bret, is in the middle.  

Cook, Max, and Chance.  Cook was the other birthday boy.  

No sushi birthday is complete in this bunch without at least one saki bomb.  

The whole group gathering for a sushi feast.  

Even Chance tried to get in on the chop stick action.  

Quick family pic.  

Megan trying desperately to get a photo with Chance where he is smiling.  Guess we'll keep trying.  You look good though, Meg.  

Let the feast begin.  

It was so good, I couldn't even get a picture fast enough before half of the plate was gone.  We all laughed and joked all through dinner.  I think both Bret and Cook had a great birthday.  

AND

Just as we were paying the tab and saying our goodbyes....we heard a familiar sound from the other room.  

It was our LUCKY day! Sushi Hai has a back room that apparently turns into a karaoke bar at night.  For those of you that don't know.  Cook LOVES karaoke and is hands down the most entertaining karaoke performer I've ever encountered.  Max and I had Chance so we only stayed for one performance, but it was spectacular.  

Just look at the crowd and how much they are enjoying the Cook performance! 

Sing it to us Cook! 

*She's got hungry eyes*

Here's to another amazing night with friends!
Happy Birthday boys!