I’ve been 33 for a few days now and – as expected – it doesn’t feel a lot different than 32. The thing that does feel different though? My mom & sister came to DSM to spend my birthday with me this year. It’s been a long time since the three of us were actually together on my actual birthday and this year felt pretty special.
They got in on Friday early afternoon and we immediately commenced shopping and eating our way through the city. Some highlights include shopping in the East Village, eating at Tacopocalypse, shopping at Raygun, mom’s homemade scallops and alfredo, the gallon jar of pickled eggs mom & Rach made just for me, birthday dinner at Lurra Cocina, lunch at Exile, WEST.END.SALVAGE and coffee, coffee and more coffee.
Come Monday morning, I wasn’t ready for them to head back. I’m so grateful I’m so close with my family and I’m so grateful that they didn’t think twice about hopping in the car and coming out to be with me on a day that usually includes a bit of tears.
My beautiful mother
listen: manchego cheesecake
charcuterie plate with mom’s homemade hummus
Sunday.roast.
anyone want to get me this Herman Miller Eames lounger? at west end salvage.
… and we walked around with wine
west end salvage is amazing. I want all the things.
birthday shenanigans!
birthday dinner!
gorgeous carrots that became an accompaniment to Sunday roast
directive : look perplexed
mom & me exploring the farmer’s market
a girl called ryan 
Okay, I have been sitting here in my own world with my cozy fireplace going, little Lucy on my lap watching a show on IPTV on how our brains work. Yes it was interesting to see how much of an influence our unconscious brains have on us every day. But then I check FB. I see your Blog post. Ryan, all I can say is, your words and those gorgeous pics totally took me to your weekend with your mom and your sister. You make things that you write about come to life! I hope you never stop bloggy.😍
LOVE THIS POST! So glad your birthday was spent with your mama and sister; that time spent together is priceless!
Also, the food looks incredible and I need your mom’s hoodie! OH…!
Love ya!
K