Because nothing more exciting than a birthday recap post

…ESPECIALLY one from an adult birthday:

I had a great birthday last Friday because I am

a) 37

b) know myself

These are things that I LOVE to do

--be with my kids

--be active

--read

--nap

--bake/cook

--be with my friends

--eat

So, I decided that my birthday would include all of those things.

I woke up early and attended my favorite class at the gym.

Then I corralled all of my kids into the car and we drove to Sandpoint and did a long hike.

 

Then we ate the best Mexican in the Northwest (Joel’s in Sandpoint). 

Then I came home and read and napped.

Then I ate a homemade Chinese dinner that Ryan prepared (notice apron wearing).

Then I opened presents custom made for me (books, cookbooks, fancy popsicle makers, pedicure gift certificates).  Jane makes an excellent photographer…if you want her for your next birthday party.

Then I made a big old chocolate cake that I’d been dreaming about for months during my sugar fast.

Then I got together with all my friends and their husbands and ate a table full of desserts, made by my friends that, luckily, are fabulous cooks.

So, in conclusion, 37 is a fine age to be, because you know who you are, what you want and how to get it…at least one day a year.