Birthday Highlights 2016

Today, I turned one year older...

(getting on to the 5 from the 54 around 7:45 am, ouch)

and sharing my day off was my husband Bert...


who was kind enough to take on the morning drive up to OB where we would have breakfast.

Full fledged posts to follow but here are just a few highlights.

Breakfast was at a mom and pop place on Newport...

Followed by a walk on the longest concrete pier on the west coast (the best coast!):

and a short foray to the eroding cliffs...

Of course this day ended up being a food crawl, so we checked out the new LPM:


I changed out of my sneakers and socks. It turned out to be a warm day (it started off overcast) and felt more comfortable in my flip flops (thank you Payless).

Lunch was enjoyed out here...

And calories were burned via a stroll on Shelter Island...

followed by a visit to a nearby old school bakery so I could get a few cake slices for later tonite.

We crossed my "fear bridge"...

and enjoyed the view of San Diego's skyline on the OTHER side this time.

My parents are so thoughtful, making me pancit bihon so I could have "noodles for long life".

At least I didn't have to cook today!

I had such a blast today with Bert. It's great being out of the office.

Later on, dessert from the bakery was shared by all of us. Candleblowing, making a wish and all that.

Last year's highlights
2015

OMG, I need to take my birthday off from work EVERY year!