On my 37th birthday...

This past Saturday, I turned 37. Do you know, dear blog readers, that I am a fraternal twin? I celebrated with my twin brother, Simon, our parents, and lots of friends. It was a great day.


Here are some pieces I made a few days beforehand. They don't specifically relate to my feelings about gaining another year. They simply reference some of my most recent dates and interactions. This is one of the best birthdays yet. I can feel 40 coming up, and I am excited for that, and for the intervening road and years.

Everyone and their mother is getting married

"This is the first time I've had a partner where after four years, I still get excited to see his car in the driveway."

These are the words of my friend's mom, who is engaged. I have been joking that everyone and their mother is getting married, and it seems that this is true.

Congratulations to the couple featured in this embroidery. Congratulations also to my twin brother and his fiancée; to my cousin and his fiancée; and to a number of beloved friends who will also be married in the next 12 months.