Birthday Date

My actual birthday is on Monday, but that is a deck building day. So Brady planned my date for yesterday. And it was AWESOME! I usually have a way of figuring out where we’re going or what we’re doing in advance. I’m not the easiest person to surprise. However, after we drove a decent ways out of the city, through construction, and Brady was still saying we might miss our reservation, I was super confused.

Berry Barn! I had never been there before, and it was super yummy. Our food came relatively quickly, it tasted great, and we didn’t break the bank which always helps! Our server even said my dress was cute. She was right. Too bad I don’t have a picture to prove it.

From there, we went to the river and watched a production of “As You Like It” in a big white tent crammed with people so tight you almost touch knees. It was fabulous! We had been to a similar event a year or two before and I loved every minute of it. This was that, but with music! I did not expect it at all, but there spontaneous accordion guy who would prance around and take us from scene to scene was a huuuge highlight for me! He would sing silly songs and dance around a little, and then he would just belt out his song in a strong, seasoned voice. He was fabulous! I think the crowd clapped for him every single time he was on. At the end of the play, everyone gets married. Four couples, to be exact. They did a whole silly dance sequence (cue the siblings to heckle my love for dance movies) which I absolutely loved, and then it was over. It was such a great night. Warm with a breeze, non-sketchy people sitting beside us, and a play I had never read but fully understood. Who can ask for anything more when it comes to Shakespeare??!

I’m feeling refreshed this morning after sleeping like a log last night, and I’m ready to get started on the day. Deck day!!! Mom and dad should be here soon (with coffee) and we’ll really start rolling! Rolling with the (deck) homies!