What do you do when the bride’s birthday falls exactly 7 days before her wedding? Throw a Bachelorette / Birthday party, of course! On March 9th, 2019 we celebrated my not-so-little sister’s birthday (and her bachelorette) with Goat Yoga, bellinis, a private belly dancing class, birthday cake, and margaritas!
Tune in next week when she gets married!
In September 2018, Dana and I teamed up to throw this shower for ‘Bride-to-Bee’ Carol Anne. The wedding countdown is on!
For the weekend of my 30th birthday, we went to Key West. We ate crepes, drank cuban coffees, rode a scooter, swam in the pool, gawked at iguanas, visited gardens, and petted six-toed cats at Hemingway’s house. Mostly we were in love.
I don’t have many photos from our family Messianic Passover Seder, but what a wonderful night it was! 22 seats were filled with family and dear friends.
Scott did a lovely job leading the Seder. Arabella asked the Four Questions beautifully, and received a hefty cash prize (collected on the spot from the Seder participants) for returning the afikomen. Mom made braised beef and Autumn brought matzoh ball soup, while Dana decorated the tables and I lit the candles and arranged the Seder plate. As my Dad likes to say, “A good time was had by all.”
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We had such a fun afternoon at the Atlanta Greek Fest. “Opa!” for bhaklava, saganaki (that’s fried cheese, ya’ll), cathedral tours, dancing, and family time.
Lately I’ve been grateful for new trails, sturdy hiking boots, and Saturday afternoon family time.
I’m also grateful for 35mm film in an old green Holga, and the fun of teaching analog skills to kids in this digital age. Neither G-man nor Bella had ever used a 35mm camera. The trickiest part was learning to “wind” the film to prep for the next shot. They both had a hard time remembering this step, so I’m looking forward to some “artful” double-exposed images!
Lately I’ve been grateful…
For my mother’s nativity set.
For mistletoe kisses.
And guitar strings.
For the comfortable joy of being home for Christmas.
And the sparkle that comes from being with the people you love.
For dogs underfoot.
And for feet covered in henna.
For special moments with my sisters.
And the sweetness of Hannukah lights and David stars.
And for my Santa, who always insists on rocking this holiday hat.
Today I’m grateful for a Thanksgiving in the mountains with sweet potato casserole and French-press coffee. I’m also grateful that I can snag a Black Friday deal from the comfort of my futon (and stretchy pants) via the power of a smartphone.
Congratulations to my brother Jeff and his Katie Beth on tying the knot this weekend! It was a beautiful wedding, and a day filled with dancing, twirling, and happy tears.
Proud of you as you start this new journey and move to Texas as man & wife.
You are both so loved!
Happy 1 year anniversary, you wonderful horsefolk!
May you enjoy many happy & blessed returns.
