You only turn 3 once.

We were so honored to make the (very exclusive) guest list for Grey's birthday party, compiled by the birthday girl herself. That's how you know you've made it.

We've been friends with John and Erin since college, and it is so fun to watch their girls grow up (so fast!). We remember visiting the hospital and seeing G when she was a tiny little bundle of blankets, and now she's her own bona fide little person! She is kind, generous, artistic, and full of love, and so much fun to be around.



After signing her very pink cast (a recent wardrobe addition thanks to a minor playground accident involving a modern merry-go-ground), we enjoyed a chicken nuggets and fries picnic in the living room, followed by enthusiastic present opening and cake made by Erin (she makes GOOD cake). John wins quote of the evening with his birthday candle coaching: "Now don't spit; just blow."

Grey, thanks so much for inviting us to celebrate with you!

See all our photos from the party on Flickr.

thankful list | May 2015

01. springtime flowers.
02. leadership community, and the awesome people at REUNION.
03. a Kentucky Derby party.
04. Super Cluckin' Sunday. seriously. always.
05. a new studio assistant at the office (I once again have a partner in crime!).
06. a third birthday party. the best.
07. an interesting project at the office.
08. dinner at Roxy's.
09. a Monster's University puzzle.
10. a bike ride through the city.
11. seeing the new art installation on the Greenway.
12. silly selfies with Ian.
13. dinner at Castle Island with a coworker-neighbor turned friend (and her awesome husband).
14. Tasty Burger before community group.
15. a good friend's birthday dinner at a new-to-us restaurant in JP (get the deviled eggs!).
16. ice cream at the mother cow (the JP in JP Licks).
17. that Ian's bike accident was not as bad as it could have been.*
18. a flexible office.
19. an amazing community group.
20. an entertaining fire drill at the office.
21. a short Friday followed by a long weekend on the Cape (and much needed family time).
22. loads of ice cream.
23. our veterans (I miss you, Grandpa.)
24. learning more about how to move forward in the home buying process.
25. at last, color once again in our super-local Boston Organics box.
26. a (frustrating but) successful afternoon of errands topped off with Toscanini's.
27. a new coloring book.

*Someday, when the legal and insurance things are sorted out, we'll share more of the story.