on tuesday, july 7th, i turned 28 years old.
it was a fun-filled few days in the lead up to the big event, including a visit from the fabulous ms. kristan camp and anh nguyen. in a quick list, here are some highlights of the weekend:
● thrift shopping
● chocolate, cheese, bread
● lighthousing
● kettle cove take out deliciousness and picnic at the beach
● rollerskating (yes again)
● breakfasting with strong coffee and turkey bacon
● monsoon rains
● lakeside fourth of july festivities
● meeting the family
● boating and tubing
● more monsoon rains
● more thrift shopping
● lobster and haddock dinner
● beach bumming
● sunburning
● visits from more pals, a six-person dinner party
● homemade pizza, grilling action
● 4-layer chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting and cherries
● 4 kinds of ice cream
● the ding ding dong song and a little milli vanilli
● more strong coffee and high fiber cereal
● visit to hannaford and yet again more coffee
● more thrift shopping
● walks with gus
and on my actual birthday, a family dinner with the mom, the dad, the sister, the brother in law, and the nieceys, who gladly helped blow out the birthday candles.
and, well, i couldn't be happier. i am 28. i have stretch marks and spider veins but i've never had a baby. i have sun spots on my face. i have a healthy body, family, friends, and a wonderful partner in life. and did i mention that i have rollerskating in my life again? well. just saying.
