More Birthday Partying

Had a fun time today...,after a cold, rainy start we hit the Boardwalk. Took some fun photo strip pictures, shopped at Candy Kitchen, and tried our luck at the claw machines. Later in the evening we had my belated birthday celebration.....our annual crab feast with chocolate birthday cake to top it all off. Delightful!!

Having a Great Time Playing With My Peeps

Today we went go-karting, antiquing, and goofed around at a restaurant. We also went to the Old Tyme Photo shop and had some fun photos taken. My girls and my hubby are great playmates!!

Running, Biking, and Blood Donation

Today was a fun day. Started the day with a run with my awesome running mate Gigi and then spent some quality time with friends on the beach. Had a lovely time walking in Northside Park in the evening while the kids rode bikes and played on the playground. Spent time late in the evening watching Harry Potter with Maya, Tony, and Mary. Maya has been reading the book series and was so excited to begin watching the movie series.

On another note, this morning while reading the Baltimore Sun paper, I came across an article that intrigued me. ("Demand for Dog Blood Increases in the Summer")  It described the process of blood donation by animals. I had never really thought of it before perhaps because I haven't owned a dog as an adult. I loved the gentle way the donation volunteers and owners treat the dogs during giving blood.

To Read the Article Click Here

Sand Art

Today we saw some beautiful sand art on the beach....a turtle, an octopus, a pyramid, a whale, and two beautiful mermaids. It was amazing the community of people who came together to help build and admire the sculptures.

Beginning of My Beach Vacation

So today after doing some work on our kitchen, we headed to the beach. I love that we had very little traffic (miracle on a Saturday in August!). I am excited for our beach vacation particularly taking the girls to all the places that both Tony and I used to visit when we were kids. Sending a vibe for good weather and great memories!!!😘

It's the Little Things

Today I am grateful for the young gentleman who recognized that I was in a hurry and my girls were acting a bit antsy and let me go ahead of him in line at the grocery store. Little acts of kindness can change the course of another person's day. My smile and appreciation lingered long after I left his company.

It's Really Happening

We have been talking about redoing our kitchen for about a year now. Tonight we took the plunge. 

Today I am grateful for having an adventurous spirit and friends who are willing to help out a pair of novice home remodelers!