Oden Adventures

It's true, folks.  Patrick & I are both a year older now.  With a kid & a tight budget, our birthdays were a bit more low-key this year (and, you know us, we're accustomed to ritzy celebrations at luxury locations).  But besides simply aging, 'our' days still came with joy in indulging in many of our favorite things, like medium-rare steak, corned beef, chocolate (in various forms), Jelly Bellies, donuts, ice cream (in various forms), movies...and most importantly, in the presence of each other, and Vianne Rose (our best gift of all this year!), and family & friends (those near and those present "in spirit").

A few snapshots...