He did have something up his sleeve!
A weekend in Charlotte with my boys to celebrate my 29th birthday. I've never felt so special, so appreciated. Patrick really outdid himself, and made this into the most memorable birthday thus far.
Finn rode his first train, and we're sold on the pleasures of traveling by rail with a little one.
We enjoyed fancy meals. (Okay, to be honest, those of us over one year of age enjoyed fancy meals.)
I ate my grilled salmon in peace while Finn and Patrick explored the surroundings.
For the under-one crowd, the Discovery Place science museum was a big hit. It happened to be right across from our historic hotel.
Then it was back to the room for nap time.
And then this showed up! Can you believe it? An Emmeline Apron chocolate buttercream cake! That Patrick ...

All five of my pieces were scrumptious. Ahem.
As the sun rose on my last year in my twenties, I knew it was signaling the beginning of something good!
I've been toying with the idea of coming up with a list of 30 things I should do before turning 30. Any suggestions?


















