*tap, tap*
I didn’t mean to fall off the face of the earth. Selling our house turned out to be a much longer process and more stressful ordeal than we had anticipated. At times it felt all-consuming and I just didn’t have the energy or motivation to do anything I didn’t have to. I am happy to report that it has finally sold (conditionally, but it should clear in the next couple of days and we don’t anticipate any issues.) So now I can finally start packing! We move December 12th.
And I never want to make my bed again! (This is what happens if Miles gets to bed before one of us:)
In the mean time, I celebrated my Birthday and officially entered the 30-34 age group (although I’ve been racing triathlons as “30″ all year.)
I was fortunate enough to celebrate over several days with my dearest friends and family. First, my boss treated me to this delight. All Friday afternoons at the office should include chocolate cake, don’t you think?
Juliana graciously hosted me and the rest of our 5am running pack to a lovely (and healthy!) dinner party in honour of mine and two other Birthday in the group this month.
Another night I enjoyed a great dinner out with Kelly and some of my other favourite running girls.
And finally, my Mom threw me a great party where I got to celebrate surrounded by some of my dearest friends and family.
And we almost lit the house on fire!
Awesome collages made by Mom: 
With Chicago and Birthday celebrations behind us and the sold sign (almost) on the house, I guess it’s about time to start packing…
So happy that the house sold!!!
Moving is exciting!! But packing is annoying!!
Congrats on selling the house, I know that must be a huge relief. Happy 30th Birthday, looks like you celebrated it in style! Good luck with the packing and the move, that’s a big just for sure! At least you ‘ll be all settled in for spring training session
Sp exciting!! Glad you were able to sell the house and happy birthday! It’s a great age group!
OMG the Despicable Marlene made the collages. Love it.
Congrats on ‘selling’ the house and just an FYI – you are moving on my birthday which means that it will happen.
That must have been a huge relief to be able to sell the house. Can’t wait to see pics from the new house!!
Happy 30th!!! wooohooo looks like a great celebration!
good luck with packing and the move
aww! look at mom’s posters / photo collages! so cute
happy belated biUrthday! i feel like a bad friend… i am already planning my 2013 new year’s resolution to be better at that, ha. hooray for house dealings ending!
Happy 30th! Congrats on selling the house too – it will be exciting celebrating Christmas in the new place!
I really hope Miles doesn’t drool when he sleeps. Or if he drools, that it’s not your pillow.
Happy Birthday! Looks like you had a really great, memorable one.
It looks like you’ve had good reasons to be absent. Lots of fun birthday celebrations!
Happy Birthday Marlene!
YAY! So glad your house sold! Sounds like October has been a crazy month for many people! But hopefully the packing will go smoothly for you and you will move quickly and easily!
Happy be-lated birthday!! I will be entering the wonderful world of 30 in May, so I hope you can share any wisdom of being in your 30′s with me until that point hits. LOL! SOunds like you had a couple of fun celebrations!!