Blessed birthday!

It was just the best timing to be in Minnesota for my birthday! Nothing could have been better! I went for a run around another of my favourite lakes, Lake Calhoun and lo and behold I run into a friend of mine Annalise! That is crazy in itself but what is even more bizarre is that she no longer lives in Minnesota and is just here for the week! I could not believe it when I heard someone calling my name. We were planning to meet up anyway but it was so crazy that we actually bumped into each other! I was smiling and laughing the whole way round. I also followed a path to look at Lake of the Isles for you Nina! Its still beautiful :)

Mer and I then went to the Mall of America. I was very privileged to have Mer come with me as she does not often go to the MOA. It was just as big as I remembered and after an hour we had only gotten round the bottom floor! We then had Chipotle for lunch (only the best mexican takeout). True to America, we shared a burrito and were full! Target was next on the list and I prounced "I was home" when I walked through the doors. It is only the best department (not sure if that is the right word) store  that originated in MN.

Best cookies with pumpkin cream cheese!

Lake Harriet

                                                                             

   Lake Calhoun

Running around Lake Calhoun 

Between Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles

Birthday celebrations were next in order! Keith and Grandma Rosemary made me the coolest birthday sign! A bunch of friends came over and it was so good to see everyone again! Thanks to all that came, I loved seeing you all again! Americans sure know how to make you feel welcome and loved. I felt so spoilt! Birthday cake was velvet cake (or as Isaac calls it - violet cake)! Just the perfect day!

Grandma Rosemary (Keith's Mum) and I

Mer and birthday cake!