my birthday

breakfast with the hubs at mckenna's, our favorite neighborhood restaurant.

we walked there in the chilly morning fall air (love it)

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got some great birthday gifts (many thanks)--

family & friends know me so well.

panera gift card, brown scarf, pretty handmade necklace & more.

lots of cards (oh how i love cards!)

lunch with my dear friend, carrie.

great pm service at citylife.
homemade pumpkin space latte.

dinner with the maxwells. 

steelhead trout
steamed asparagus
mashed potatoes
gorgonzola, walnut & apple salad
(cooked by the hubs) 
tasty apple crisp with vanilla ice cream from brock. 


i am so blessed & grateful to the many friends and family 
i got to spend time with and/or called, emailed, etc.
here's to another great year and one in which i have some real goals!