Birthday Squared

Welp, I'm officially in the last year of my 20's. I had such a fun weekend though, that I didn't even think about it. I've always had the blessing of sharing my birthday weekend with my dad (his is on the 19th, and mine is the 20th), and we take a trip every year to the beach to celebrate. This year was a little different because he got to go play golf with TobyMac (apparently they are friends? who knew?!) up at Crooked Stick in Indianapolis. Apparently, that is a VERY.BIG.DEAL. So anyways, he did not join us until late Friday night.

Toby, Jeff, Dad, and Jim

Since Friday was my actual birthday, we still celebrated. Even with dad gone. Breakfast with the gang at Golden Griddle, Mom and I got pedis then all of us layed out on the beach alllll day. It was beautiful out...I wasn't really expecting it to be as warm as it was, so some weird tan lines appeared. Thanks lululemon tank...

Harley-girl loved the beach

especially digging in the sand

Then for dinner, we went to Flying Fish, where I had to throw a dolphin. Yes, you heard me right. A dolphin. Just like you see in fish markets. Except my arm strength is apparently next to nothing, so I granny-style threw it. That thing was heavy...I kid you not. I wish I had a picture of it, because I'm sure it was sight. The food was amazing, and the dessert might be the best thing I've ever put in my mouth. No joke. It was some sort of chocolate, mousse, ice cream concoction. Of course, I had like two bites and the preggers chick next to me hoarded it and finished off the rest. 

Allie & I with Clayton, the dolphin master

Saturday was rainy in the afternoon, so we just chilled all day, then went to Greg Norman's Australian Grille for dinner. Which was incredibly expensive and super overrated. Amazing place, but not worth the billion dollar bill. 

All in all, it was a super fun, relaxing weekend that caused me to realize how amazing my family really is. Not sure why God chose to bless me the way He has, but I'm eternally grateful for it. 

Last but not least, I got rid of the money pit today (also known as the BMW) and "invested" in a gas guzzler.

 Helloooo summer!



P.S. HUUUUGE thanks to Kate Miley for the new design! She's so talented and creative! Love staying in touch with my TU friends on here:)