Birthday Recap!

Lots to tell ...

About an hour before we met for dinner, the skies opened up and the weather went crazy.  Zoe's Kitchen is fun for lunch and nice for Whole30 needs, but is totally NOT WORTH traveling in stormy weather.  Dogs gathered, kids gathered, food gathered and we had an impromptu dinner at the house.  It was fun and relaxing and a great way to finish up a birthday.  Even though I didn't participate, we made Moscow mules and peanut butter - chocolate - banana milkshakes ... pretty nice for a Monday!

PS  Still not loving the pictures of me.  In my head, I've made more progress, but that's for another conversation.  Tomorrow's post is all about coaching and W30 and what's next.

All 5 dogs!

Now turning to the BIRTHDAY SWAG.  Some self-given, but the family hit it out of the park this year.  New phone and lots of "live" pictures - love this feature (and as usual, I'm years late coming to this technology party).  Hubby got my a flat pad charger - no pesky cord needed.  After my last phone and it's charger issues, this is extra nice.

Here's the rest of the fun.  I'm not going to lie - I LOVE a good gift (both giving and receiving).

Eldest with my COOL shoes.  Everyone has a pair - including him and I've commented how much I love them.  They look so nice on.  I have big, wide feet and the stitching is so slimming LOL.  Who knew??

Boxing gear.  I bought the big gloves.  Youngest got the support gloves and a new workout shirt.  

These are the shorts I saw at the boxing class.  I probably won't wear them to boxing, but I love them for home workouts!

My new watch strap.  So cute for summer -- and my favorite color combination!

My massage was relaxing, the car got a spit-shine at the fancy car wash, tons of phone calls, Facebook messages, family fun ... a Monday birthday turning 48 was a PERFECT day.  I unapologetically enjoy celebrating ME on my birthday.  Birthdays should be fun - for everyone, no matter your age.  I make sure I celebrate me and everything else is sweet icing on the cake.  Here's hoping 48 is a year to remember in all the best ways.

In random news, this book was recommended - funny, sad, awesome.  I downloaded it this morning.  It's next on my read list.  Later gators.