This past weekend was the Chicago Running Bloggers holiday meetup. Who knew there were so many bloggers in Chi-town? Not I.
We went for a 3 mile run in the wind and rain, then came back to Erin’s place for food and festivities.
Wow runners sure can cook. And eat!
There was a ‘most festively dressed’ contest.
I was thrilled to come away with a yoga towel at the yankee gift swap. Cannot wait to try it out! The party was so much fun and let’s just say I’ve got lots of new blogs to read. Thanks to Erin and Kim for hosting!
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Yesterday was my birthday. I thought I was meeting the Caveman for lunch. But it was an ambush. My entire family was there. Not sure how he pulled that off in the middle of the day but it sure was fun to see everyone. Maybe most importantly, there was cake.
The celebration went into the night with dinner out with the kids and more cake.
Finally the cake drought is over!
Thanks to everyone for celebrating with me. I may still be waiting for that horse, but this old woman and an ass card more than made up for it!
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Looks like a beautiful day. Happy birthday!
Happy B’day!! What a fun surprise:)
Happy Birthday. Those look like some fancy (and delicious) cakes! That card is hilarious!
Happy, happy birthday! I hope it was fantastic. And how cool that there is such a contingent of running bloggers in your area. You guys look like you had a blast.
What a fun party with great friends. Happy Birthday.
Happy B-Day again! Sounds like a fabulous day (and that cake….yum).
The holiday party looks like a lot of fun! And happy belated birthday..the cake looks yummy!!!
Happy birthday – looks like you had a great day of celebration!
What fun to hook up with all of the local runner/bloggers!!
Aww, that sounds like a wonderful birthday and such a sweet surprise to see your entire family there to celebrate with you at lunchtime!
No birthday would be complete without a card with a picture of an old lady and an ass. Or cake – lots of cake. Looks like your birthday was complete.
Hurray for CAKE! And happy belated birthday. Hope you celebrate all week!
Wow, what a large – and great – group of runners! That is very impressive and more importantly, what a great time.
So fun that the Caveman surprised you with a great lunch celebration with the whole family! And I am SO glad you got cake (a pretty one at that!).
So, ready to tackle 50 miles for our 50th birthdays??? 🙂
Love ya!
Happy belated birthday!
I’m amazed there are so many running bloggers in one town. What a healthy bunch! Sounds like you had a lot of fun partying going on. 🙂
Happy Birthday! What a fun day for you – and lots of cake! Yum!
That is so cool that there are so many bloggers near you.
Happy, happy birthday!!!
Happy belated birthday Marcia. What a great surprise you had!! And who doesn’t love some cake!? lol. The blogger meet-up sounds and looks like a lot of fun..it’s great that you were able to meet up “in real life” and do what we love to do..run and eat, haha. Hope you have a wonderful holiday! 🙂
Aww, love that your husband surprised you by lunch with the whole fam! How wonderful!
And so happy you were able to come to the party! I had a lot of fun! Wish you could’ve stayed longer 😉
happy belated!! how sweet of the hubs! and i’m so mad that i delayed in planning the atl get together. looks like yall had fun!
It looks like the CRB holiday party was a hit! I was sad I missed it!! That’s so awesome that your husband surprised you! Hope you had a wonderful birthday!