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Love old family photos, this time they are Anna-Claire’s. She posted a big set on flickr of lovely images that her mom brought back from England. Check them out

Also, yoga and fitness people – don’t miss the new Lululemon showroom A-C is working on in Richmond. Opening Labor Day weekend, free yoga and crossfit classes for all!

Anna-Claire turned 30 and had a party at her adorable new house. There was a “Gods Must be Crazy” costume theme, hence some of the strange party-wear. Ginny, as always the amazing gift giver, gave us both metal prints, mine was of Chuck! I love sharing my birthday with Anna-Claire every year. It’s like having a well spoken, older and more respectable twin.

For my birthday in Virginia Beach – Mike, Mike & Emily took me out for sushi at Kanpai. We got to eat at the floor table!

Mike’s friends Parker and Leah got married at this crazy Japanese garden I never new existed in Virginia Beach. It was a small family wedding and I was honored that I got to be there. At the reception a standard poodle climbed the fence to hold my hand.

Earlier this month we went down to Wilmington, NC to get Mike’s gigantic tattoo started. I really like the illustration and I think Mike will be really happy with it, he’s already delighted with the line work.

This is a call for MORE ANIMATED GIFS.

Ginny and Anna-Claire were Ab Fab for Halloween!

2 weeks ago Ginny, Anna-Claire, Kyle, Mike and I went to the State Fair. We saw/ate pretty rabbits, cheap boot socks, miniature homes, an animatronic pig, fried soda, bonsai forests, potato people and livestock. We didn’t ride any rides, a sign of our age?

Ginny had her 2nd annual “party in August”… for lack of a better name. There were comfy lounge chairs from Ollie’s, a questionable punch, Old Cubans, high wasted pants, cupcakes and appearances made by rare and magical creatures… Special K as well as Fourness and Duffy sisters! Ginny is a wonderful and gracious host, even if she did pass out receiving advice from her guests. This mess needs a damn name for ‘09!

Happy Birthday my lady friends (Anna-Claire, Allison, Thara & Marie!)

Thursday Allison “roped” me (it wasn’t that hard really) into seeing Gogol Bordello at Toad’s place, in Richmond, on a worknight. I in turn “roped” Anna-Claire (also not so hard) into coming along for gypsy times. In my few hours spent there I enjoyed another long and never boring Gogol Bordello performance, a private Hot Lava show (practice), giant PBRs courtesy of AC, and Allison’s new palace in the sky. Bonus: Allison surprised me with my “Fans Only” Belle and Sebastian DVD that I wrote off as lost years ago. This is the only DVD I’ve ever owned with rounded corners.

I can’t figure out how to take a decent picture with this cute, tiny, squirt gun looking camera I bought on the cheap. It makes everyone in my life glow.

A couple weeks late here is my recap on the Feline Inn (Anna-Claire’s house). What Anna-Claire’s house lacks in number of cats, just two in comparison to the Hotel Cat’s four, it makes up for in Ada. Ada is the rolly polly dreamboat pictured above and below. Highlights:

• Anna-Claire’s drugstore like collection of make up and products.
• The cold brewed iced coffee + straws.
• Hi-fi dual alarm clock.

This weekend my sister Annie turned 23 years old! Unfortunately she stayed in Richmond for the big day, but is coming home next weekend for celebration. Hopefully I can invent a Mexican bean and cheese cake to wow her with. Annie has a big deal appointment today so everyone please wish success on her.

Anna-Claire came for a visit this weekend and our first order of business was to cure Seven. Seven recently waged an imaginary war on Rocky Balboa and as a result gave herself PTSD. She peed on the spare bed nearly every day for a week! Foul. Anna-Claire recommended a Feliway plugin and I think it is working, no pee so far.

We watched movies, went to pilates, swapped music, and went shopping. Girls weekend! Anna-Claire agreed to write a review of No Frill Grill for Broad Audit – a ridiculous opinion blog I contribute to. Her review was very thorough, my only fear is she exceeded our audience’s level of reading comprehension.

I start my new job tomorrow (APRIL FOOLS DAY). I bought some new pens and pencils and am trying not to stress.