it's my birthday!

Today I'm 36!

It sounds old, but I've never been happier. I wouldn't go back to my 20s for anything. I think this is why I'm so happy: [archived, condensed version...too long before!]

1. I don't have children. I prefer my kids to be of the furry, four-legged type. To each her own!

2. My life with Dave is still fun. It's like we're still dating after 10+ years.

3. I'm helping animals. Now I just need to get Dave to agree to let me rescue some goats and chickens and have them as backyard pets, and I'll be good to go.

over the weekend

Friday we went to see Great Lake Swimmers play a free show at Schenley Plaza in Oakland. It was good--would have been great if it weren't for all the little kids running around. Not a fan of romper-room settings.Saturday we went to the Sprout Fund's Hothouse in Bakery Square....where we had to wait in line for food and drink along with the other 3,000 people there. Ugh. (I wasn't the only one complaining.) By the end of the night, we could go right up and get drinks--but at that point, the only thing left was spiced rum.
Here's me in my dress I bought in San Francisco with Kate.Sunday our families came over to our house to see our new garden. We cooked out, then they sang happy birthday to me. Dave posted a great photo of our nephew Justin here.

august birthdays

Happy birthday to our nephews and neice: Justin (turned 8) and Ben and Sarah (turn 19)!

july birthdays & playing in the park

Yesterday was my Mom's and cousin Emma's birthdays, and today's my Aunt Jo Ann's. Happy Birthday! Here's Mom, Emma, and Olivia (who shares my birthday) at Emma's 1-year birthday party on Sunday at Cedar Creek Park.

Cousin Sarah, niece Katharine, me, cousin Olivia, and Aunt Jo Ann swinging.

Dave jumping off the swings.
Playing on the seesaw.

june birthdays

Happy birthday to...

Darcey! I've now been friends with Darcey for 22 years, since freshman year in high school. Check out her blog.

Harrison! My nephew turned 11. Here he's dressed up in Dave's Devo costume. Harrison is a lot like me: loves cats and very silly.