Adaptability is my greatest strength

I'm not even kidding.

I took a strengths test, and that's what it said.

It's a good thing too, because my life is constantly changing.

First Emily and Aden decide to move an hour away, 

and then they decide to have a very cute baby.  

Then, Amy and Caleb realize they don't want to live without each other, and they go and get hitched.

Luckily for me, even in the midst of all this change, they still like to have me around.  I think they know that the alternative is one change I would not be willing to accept, despite my 'strength'.

It's because they are my Truth-tellers, 

and they help me live in Strength.

So, using my birthday as an excuse, we gathered for a day at the nearest beach for sand dwelling in bathing suits, and a picnic.

We packed the car with everything we needed, but, the day being cloudy with threats of rainy, we took adaptability by the throat, and were completely satisfied without even looking at the sand.

Instead, we looked at

a spread of yummy snacks,

the aforementioned very cute baby,

our grillmasters,

and a good, easy conversation 

between old friends.

Basically,
we just had fun.

Happy  Birthday to me, indeed.