Birthday Fun in the Suburbs

Oh what a day it has been!

Last night I was asleep within minutes of hitting the air mattress. Needless to say my day of stressful travel and week of enjoyment left me completely exhausted.

This morning, my host, Sean, was sweet enough to prepare breakfast and coffee before I woke up at 7am. His girlfriend loves the Morningstar Farms Veggie Sausage, Egg & Cheese biscuit and therefore he figured I’d appreciate it as well. It was the perfect start to the morning and a great mix of protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables!

After picking up Wendy, Sean’s girlfriend, we headed to Philadelphia where we met Bo at the train station.

Our plan today is to celebrate Bo’s birthday with 2 of his best friends, Sean and Scott, down in the suburbs of Philadelphia including swimming, sunshine, Farmer’s Market shopping, grilling, and celebrating together.

You know it’s going to be a great night when the backseat of the car is filled with food and alcohol!

After shopping we headed to the pool for an afternoon of relaxing fun including locating the first diving board we’ve seen in ages, playing Marco Polo and chicken, reading on our Kindles and iPads, and catching up.

After an afternoon of laying out I was finally ready to enjoy a run after a three day break. My legs felt fresh but the heat and humidity didn’t allow me to truly enjoy the experience. After 3 miles I was more than ready to throw in the towel. Luckily there was a shady path that provided some shade and animal watching. During my less than 30 minute run I saw a groundhog, 2 deer, birds, and lots of squirrels.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, it’s time to celebrate with some Goslings and Ginger Beer to celebrate the birthday boy!