Joyeux Anniversaire!

I have been out of the swing of blogging....I know.  Everyone and their brother's mother's cousin has been asking me when I am going to pick up blogging as a regular task again and I am happy to say very, very soon!  I got a new iPad for my birthday!!! :) And as soon as I get the keyboard to go with it, I hope *fingers crossed* that I will be able to blog where I have internet and free time and fill you in on my crazy life.  

This birthday has been amazing.  I spent my 21st birthday in New York City back in 2008 with my mom, and it felt good to be in the Big Apple again this year for the big 2-6! Wow, yes, I said it I am ANCIENT.  26! Geez!  I wish I was turning 21 again.  Would I do the past 5 years of my life over again? ABSOLUTELY.  Without question, YES.  Every. single. second.  

Beach trip on Thursday! Who knew there was a beach in New York?  #manmadebutitwilldo 

Dinner on the patio at Austin's Steak House last night.

The late night cake Tenee made for me! :) And yes, I know it says 62....inside joke.  

From our beach trip Thursday..... 

Celebrating in Soho Monday night! 

I got a lot of wonderful cards for my birthday from friends all over the world, and besides my mother's sappy card, this one from her best friends is hands down my favorite.  

I was especially nostalgic and homesick for Paris, as my last two birthdays have been spent 'round a blanket with French wine and yummy pastries in front of La Tour Eiffel.  I'm not sure any birthday or year of my life will come close to those years and long summer nights in Paris......they were wonderful.  Birthday dinners with the Lachaize family were such lovely evenings I began to look forward to them.    I am such a lucky, lucky girl to have an experience most only dream of.  Who am I kidding?  I'm still living a life that most only dream of...and I don't take that for granted-I love every minute of it!  I am looking very forward to going home next weekend to actually celebrate with my family-for the first time in 3 years!  

Ashleigh shared this picture with me through her Tumblr and its too perfect of an image not to share.  I spent many evenings around this carrousel with my sweet Marie-Césare.  

So here's to 26!! No promises, no 26 things to do in my 26th year....I am just going to enjoy it.  The good, the bad, the ugly, the sad, the wonderful, the impressive, the awe-inspiring, the beautiful, the crappy,  the loving, and the takes-your-breath-away.  Embrace, celebrate, and enjoy my blessed and wonderful life!!!