birthday cake

Sunday was my birthday and I decided to make my own cake. I know it sounds strange but let me explain. Almost a year ago my friend Sarah showed me how to do some cake decorating and she let me borrow a cake pan she had so I could practice. That pan has sat on top of my fridge for a year and I decided it was time I should use it and what a better excuse than my birthday. I tried to make it look like Sadie but I think the frosting turned out too dark. Oh well, it was fun and I think it turned out pretty good for my first try! Happy Birthday to me!

podickory point

We spent the 4th of July with some of our friends at a small beach on the Chesapeake Bay called Podickory Point. It was so much fun!! We relaxed on the beach and Jeff built sand castles with their 3 year old boy. (I wish I would have gotten pictures.) I could have sat on the beach all night. I love squishing the sand through my toes!! Then we had a BBQ with really yummy food and when it got dark we watched fireworks all across the horizon. It was definitely a 4th of July we won't forget.

This is the view we had across the Chesapeake Bay. We were able to see the fireworks from every city all across the horizon. Oh and the sunset was gorgeous too!