Happy Birthday to me!

My birthday was a few weeks ago. I turned the big 2-8. Actually, I am not sure that is considered a big birthday at all. And unlike last year, I am feeling much more encouraged about my age. Either because I got all the "I am getting so old" mourning out of the way last year or becuase I am getting more sleep (Thank you, Elizabeth!), but I am happy to report, it was much less traumatic than last year.

What I was bummed about, however, was the fact that I had some health problems the week before my birthday and had been bed ridden for a week. Consequently, we had to cancel our plans to fly to San Francisco for the day. I had been really looking forward to visiting with our nephew and his sweet new bride. But, after having been in bed for a whole week, I just didn't think it would be wise to push it. Instead, we pretended to be tourist in San Diego for the afternoon. It was a much shorter day and I had the option to go home at any point if I wasn't feeling well.

Gunnar and I hadn't had a date day in a while, and we had a great time. We walked along the bay.

We both love sushi, but as it is kinda expensive, and not really child friendly, we don't eat it very often. It was nice birthday treat though.

At Horton Plaza they have a great giant chess set where you can play games. Gunnar beat me, but in my defense, he has played a lot more chess than I have, especially in the last 10 years (since I have played none). Besides that, a fun fact: someone somewhere studied SEALS and said that the two factors most likely to help you to make it were if you were a waterpolo player and good at chess. Keeping that in mind, I really didn't stand a chance. Although Gunnar did say he thought I "had a mind" for chess, but I never played enough to get good at it. So I took the complement, and I did have fun playing.
After that we made our way back to the car. I enjoyed the art along the boardwalk. Gunnar doesn't really like to get into art like I do.
Having a December birthday has a few drawbacks, and as a kid I always wanted a summer birthday. I always thought it would be so fun to play outside on my birthday. So I kinda felt like God gave me my wish that day. It was in the 80's and hot and BEAUTIFUL. I love San Diego!
On the way back to the car, I was practically giddy with excitement, from being out of the house, without my kids, with my husband, for a whole day! I jumped in some leaves to hear them crunch, just for fun. Gunnar thought it was funny and took a picture. He also, without my knowing, took a video, but I am not okay with that ever seeing the light of day. :)
When we got back to our car, the sun was starting to go down. A beautiful end to a beautiful day!