40

Eric turned 40 this weekend and even though he's not big on birthdays, I wanted to make it extra special for him.  We're both so happy that friends and family were able to make it over to help us celebrate.

There was no shortage of food, alcohol, love, or laughter.  It is an evening Eric won't soon forget, I'm sure.  Thank you to everyone who came out and made his day special.

And Eric, welcome to your 4th decade! 

 

Cheeses

Party Room

I put up baby pictures of Eric...this one is my favorite

Eric and Clare

40

Mac and Cheese from Bobby Q's - best stuff ever!

Meat and Taters

Brenda, Rita, Daniel, and Crosby

Eric got several REI gift cards...perfect gift!

Handsome Devil...the wine, I mean.  ;0)

Beer candle from Aunt Rita and Uncle Paul

A bottle of scotch from Tony and Kelly

Beer packed in Depends!  Good one Karen and Rob!

Italian beer glasses from Karen and Rob

Eric, Daniel, and Bret

The cake!  Thanks Caketini...for making it so quickly and delivering it!

 "At the age of 20, we don't care what the world thinks of us; at 30, we worry about what it is thinking of us; at 40, we discover that it wasn't thinking of us at all."

Family, Friends, and Music

Three important aspects of my life: family, friends, and music.  Recently I was fortunate enough to go back to Indiana for all three.

For the past 2 years I have foregone the Indy 500, sadly, to combine seeing my family with seeing my favorite band.  And this year just happened to be more exceptional than the last...which I didn't think was possible.

Not only was my nephew, Gage, another year older and smarter and cuter, but also after 40-something Dave Matthews Band shows, I experienced one of the best shows I've ever seen.

Combine those things with the fact that I got to see my DEAR girlfriends, Lisa, Angela, and Curly, and spend time with all my family...it was just a wonderful, much needed trip.

Gage helping with the yard work

My cousin, Angela, and her son, Kase

Kase and Bryson sharing nicely

Angela and David's daughter, Emersyn, in her one shoe!

Brady Bafia

Blurry but I just love that smile!!!

Gage and Grandma Jackie playing Memory

LOL!  The only "good" picture of us...what is that smile?!

Mom and me in the lounge, night two

Me and Angela, front and center...love this girl!

Twinsies! Love THIS girl!  

DMB did two sets; the first one was acoustic and the second one they rocked it out as usual!

Got the set list on Night One!

Tim, Dave, and Rashawn

Stefan

Carter

My boyfriend

Rashawn

Boyd

Dave, Carter, and Stefan

Dave dancing

Boyd

Boyd and Dave jamming

Tim

Very happy girl!

And this week we went to check out Phillip Phillips who also rocked it!!

Photo of the big screen...but I loved that Dave-face!

I hope everyone got to spend some time with family over this holiday weekend.  Happy Independence!


"The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege." 
~Charles Kurault

"The reason I play music is to touch people - for selfish reasons, as well.  It feels good to make someone else feel something, whether it's a kiss, a painting, good idea, or it's a song."
~David J. Matthews