25

Good morning! I hope you had a lovely weekend and fun fourth celebration if you're an American :)

Our weekend was so much fun, and I turned 25! I've been looking forward to this birthday, and I felt very loved and special.

Friday I got to leave work a little early (whoop!!) and enjoyed some pasta and way too many HIMYM's with Bennett.

Saturday morning I saw my dear cousin Anna-Marie from Germany and enjoyed a wonderful breakfast with her.  Bennett hit some golf balls and then took me shopping for supplies to make my own light box (get excited for much better blog pics of food soon!).  Saturday night we went out for a nice dinner at Benjy's restaurant and indulged on some fancy cocktails followed by a big slice of chocolate cake from the Chocolate Bar. 

Sunday involved Bennett playing piano and singing at church, teaching a little cycle class, and possibly a few more HIMYM's.  We can't get enough, seriously.


picture from the light box - not too bad for my 5 year old point and shoot

Monday we cooked a big breakfast, put together the light box using this tutorial, shopped for some new running shoes, got in a quick run, and then joined some friends for a fourth of July BBQ.  Although born in England, I just love everything about the fourth of July.  Even when the heat is brutal, eating a hot dog and watermelon while playing and chatting outside is just good for the soul. 

Happy short week, friends!