My 35th

I turned 35 earlier this month while we were on vacation.  I kicked of the celebration that morning by running from WI to MN and back via the Richard I. Bong memorial bridge.  Mike came with me for moral support... and to carry my water; he's a good husband!  It was a 4.5 mile run and the scenery was fantastic. The traffic noise however was a little more than I had bargained for.  All the years I lived in Superior, I had never crossed that bridge on foot, now I can cross it off my bucket list.

When Mike and I got back from our run, my adorable 7 year old twin nieces (Madeline & Lauren) had created a "surprise" party for me.  There were streamers and signs all over the house.  There was even a cake!

The whole family spent the afternoon adventuring at Spirit Mountain.  We rode the Timber Twister alpine coaster and the Timber Flyer zip line.  I thought the zip line was a bit more like a giant swing than a zip line, but if you've never been zip-lining before this is an easy introduction... a little less intimidating.

The celebration continued that evening when we all (Mike, Warren, me, Matt, Rena, Madeline, Lauren, Mom, Doug, Dad, Sally, Millie, Patty Jo) went out to dinner at a teppanyaki style restaurant.  It was fun, although Warren slept through most of dinner; he did wake up in time to eat my ice-cream.

It was a great day and I was happy to be able to spend it with family.



Morning Run Face




Surprise!

My Birthday Signs



the cousins playing together





Family Dinner





my kid can't stay awak in the car

 

The gang at dinner

W eating my icecream