Big Birthday Bash - Part I

My birthday month is officially over, but I am moving into this new decade of life with a full heart and many, many blessings - plus some wonderful memories of officially turning 40. My family, friends, and particularly my sweet husband made sure that I celebrated this big milestone birthday in the the best possible way.  We did so much celebrating I'm going to split it into two different posts.

First, the weekend before my birthday, we celebrated up in Atlanta with our dear friends (who were some of our best Atlanta neighbors, though we both wound up in Middle Georgia): the McLeods.  We ate (and ate and ate), squeezed into multiple Ubers, drank (in a teensy bit of moderation, of course), and also saw a great show at the Fox.  The weather turned frigid, and we barely survived the winds. However, this didn't stop us from bar hopping in some of the swankier places in Buckhead. 

After a delicious dinner of sushi at Umi's, we met up with other former Atlanta neighbors, Molly and Joel. SO GREAT to catch up with them!  

The next morning we had breakfast at R. Thomas (my favorite because I can get the best broccoli fennel for breakfast), then got in a quick visit with the other Sassers so I could love on the littlest nephew.

Big shout out to the grandparents who stayed in Dublin to take care of the littles. They were in good hands!  And Mama can always appreciate an adult night out.  :)  

Next up, the events on the Ides of March... 

St. Patrick's Day Fun in Dublin!

Nothing like March month in Dublin, Georgia! Especially when the city had to forgo St. Patrick's Day festivities for the past two years due to COVID.  Everyone was ready to get out and celebrate, and the whole town was a sea of green every day.

We started with Pig in the Park, the event that ended the festivities for 2020 (as the pandemic struck).  This year we took the boys and they loved the rides and sweets.

We missed the gala (this year more casual and outside), and I also didn't get pictures of the other events, like the Joint Civic Luncheon (which was a GREAT event, with Sandra Stanley as the speaker). 

Our office had a lot of fun events, and pretty much kept green, sugary items for the entire month.  

On "Super Saturday" we hit up the parade (with Grammy and Gran Gran in tow!) and enjoyed lots (and lots and lots) of floats while dealing with intermittent drizzle.

I'm sure going to miss all the green around here!  It's a really fun part of the year and one of my favorite things about our little town.  Happy St. Patrick's Day Month!

Couple of Basketball Players in the Fam!

We dipped our toes into team sports this year with Upward Basketball.  This is Christian-based program that strives to teach the game in a loving, encouraging and spiritual environment.  What a great experience!  

Both Maryn and JB participated, on different teams and age groups (which meant we spent 2 nights a week up at the First Nazarene gym!)  We're so proud of how much they learned in a short time!  And, most importantly, enjoyed themselves out on the court.  

Bless him, Wesley wanted to get on the court so badly and be a part of the team!  He has a couple of more years before he can join the Kindergarten group.

One of the best parts of the program included the friends and families that are part of the group. During games the littler ones would play together, even during games the girls would hug and talk (even when on opposing teams!)  Such a sweet environment.

Great job, kiddos!