40 or 14?

Well, it happened–I’m really 40 years old!! Who would have thought I’d ever reach this milestone?! I feel fabulous! I’m exactly where I want to be, living my impossible dream–absolute bliss with Henry and Annabelle and George, living in exotic New Orleans and the beautiful Martha’s Vineyard, a family I adore, incredible friends…I had the perfect birthday–friends, family, skiing, laughing, sitting in the hot tub with dear girlfriends, a huge dinner and hilarious talent show with my family, laughing with George, a beautiful cake, the cutest funniest kids running around–not to mention an impromptu trip to Tiffany’s in San Francisco and coming home with the most gorgeous ring I’ve ever seen!! Very sparkly, very retro, very glamorous, very 1920’s. I’ve jumped back into my love of roller skating. I put on my ear phones and dress pink and sparkly and head to the park nearly every day for a 4 mile roller whirl–beyond fabulous! Makes me crave pink bubble gum and root beer lip gloss.Am I 40 or 14? Sometimes it’s hard to tell… especially with my pink knee socks.

Kim,Marci,Dolphina
Kim,Marci,Dolphina

Marci, Dolphina, Kim
Marci, Dolphina, Kim

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