Birthday Week

We joke in my family that instead of having a birthday, one should have a "birthday week." While we don't actually celebrate for a week, yesterday began my "birthday week." I have very few plans for the day itself - I think that bowling with my brother will be in order, and hopefully time with my niece.

Below is a photo of what felt like one of the greatest moments of my life - getting to walk hand-in-hand with my favorite little lady. It is unbelievable how special it feels when she reaches for your hand and squeezes it tightly.

On Friday we are hosting a dozen or so friends for food and drinks - I took the day off to cook and bake all day. Cooking more for others is a goal of mine for my 28th year. As of right now, I'm not sure what will be on the menu. The only certainties at this point are vegetarian chili and coconut macaroons topped with chocolate. For some reason the change in season is giving me a craving for these toasty treats. Expect photos of the cooking extravaganza that will be my Friday.

One other note - we saw the movie Sleepwalk with Me at the newly renovated Uptown Theater and were pleasantly surprised when the writer/director/star of the movie, a comedian, came out on stage after the showing for an informal Q&A! It was the closest I've been to seeing live standup - a scenario that I always thought uncomfortable - but it was really fun. SB has turned me into a lover of comedy. And why not? Nothing beats a good laugh.