my birthday

July 20th was my birthday. I am now 34. That is the age my mom was when she had her last kid and I always thought that by 34 I'd be done having kids (apparently I was done at 32when I had jo). Anyway . .. .

 

I had a nice birthday this year. It fell on a Saturday and Dave was off. In the morning I went walking the dog -  very much essential part of life that I have been missing terribly since summer started.

My friend Elise took me out for lunch and then shopping. I got a few skirts and brought them home. Dave vetoed all but one so I am happy to have one new skirt (seen above).

Pete and Jessica offered to watch the kids so Dave and I could go out to dinner. We went to my favorite restaurant The Venetian and then drove by Sunset Cliffs, one of the beautiful scenic views of the ocean here in SD (seen above).  It was a great day.

Also, the day before my birthday Elise planned a birthday lunch with my girlfriends. We met at Holli Ewell's house. She has an amazing backyard. Her husband is a professional landscape designer and their yard is picture perfect. We all let the kids play on the trampoline and skate ramp (they thought it was a slide) while we visited and ate. Elise made a from scratch chocolate cake that was amazing.

I totally forgot my camera but Jessica was sweet enough to take some pics on her phone.

the kids on the trampoline


Kathy Konold, me, Jenn MacArthur, Bobbie Brunson

 

getting some grub

                        Paula- one of my favorite people in the world. Such a good friend! ( I totally look ridiculous b/c my mouth is full of food!)

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Holli Ewell (at her house).

 

 

 

During the school year Holli and I walk the neighborhood together a couple of mornings a week. We are quite a sight with her itty bitty dog and my giant dog + the kids in the stroller.

 

(her little dog didn't come this day)

 

All in all a great birthday weekend. I blessed to have such great friends.