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This is “us” when Ryan turned 31. Bookmark for future reference :) |
Yesterday taught me that being 30 is a lot different than being in your 30s. Although yesterday was lots of fun in its own way, it was definitely low key. Here’s how we celebrated Ryan’s big 3-1:
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First we had lunch at Smokejack. Mmm. BBQ. |
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Then E.V. did some work while Ryan took a nap in the bed next to her. Wait a minute… |
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Then we took a trip to the dog park. Family time! |
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When we got there, we passed around Emma Vance… |
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…and showed her all the interesting things at the park. |
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The dogs were excited to run around by themselves… |
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…until then they made a new friend! |
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While they played, E.V. and I sat down to watch all the puppies… |
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…and then it was time to go because E.V. tried to eat her hands, which reminded us it was dinner time. |
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(Olive was exhausted, obvi.) |
Then it was dinner at Old Blind Dog, and a quiet evening at home. Not the most eventful day, but a peaceful reminder that we’ve moved on to the next stage of life. Goodbye 30, hello family man!