A Couple of Birthday Weekends

Robert and I went to Richmond on Saturday and visited Holly.

 

My birthday was on a Monday, so I took the day off work.

 

 Teddy and Moe relaxing

Trevor was so sweet, checking to make sure he kept me as busy as I wanted to be, playing Yahtzee and Mario Cart with me, watching tv, etc. Robert, Trevor, and I went miniature golfing, and it was a travesty that they both beat me (ha!). Sweet Trevor told me that he considered throwing the game so that I would at least place second. I didn't need a pity win (at least I say that now).

 

We went to the fancy ice cream store down in Roanoke, got double scoops, and sat on the covered patio overlooking the river. 

 

 

For dinner, we had the always-amazing Sam's Club steaks and baked potatoes, and I completed a killer puzzle that Trevor had bought me over Fourth of July. It was the longest I've ever worked on a puzzle, but I knew if I broke it down right, I'd be able to do it. Victory!  

 

 

Trevor's birthday was the following Sunday. I celebrated the slightly cooling weather by finally walking the dog when everyone else was asleep. It's been months since we've had her out, it's been really hot, including a record-breaking July with all 31 days 90 degrees or warmer.

 

We went to Mellow Mushroom. It's only the second time we've eaten out since restaurants opened back up a few months ago (because the state still requires masking while walking to/from a table, and they are open only to partial capacity). (And for the record, I did not wear a mask.) It's not a surprise that the first restaurant we went to was also Mellow Mushroom, back on the first weekend restaurants were opened! 

Trevor has been so nice and willing to take pictures whenever I ask. We have dozens where I have an awful face and he looks great. No exceptions today!

 

 

We also celebrated with eclair cake at home and presents.

 

And sweet Teddy, who adores Trevor and happily snoozes on him when Teddy isn't chasing Moe or playing with his toys.

We've been waiting for good weather, not burning hot, not after tons of rain, and a day without thunderstorms threatening. On Tuesday, Trevor and I finally went tubing on the James River. So relaxing, as always, and no crowds.

We came home to change before heading off to Barnes & Noble; a great afternoon.