My 35th birthday

Sept. 16 was my 35th birthday. It isn't that many years ago when I thought that 35 was old. Now it seems pretty young. The weekend before the actual date, I celebrated with a casual dinner at Jalapeno Loco, then drinks at Sugar Maple, an excellent smoke-free bar in Bay View. It was a fun evening, and I was grateful that so many friends wanted to celebrate my birthday with me.

1. Barbie, Erika, and Mark

2. Ruben, John M, and Chad

3. Michelle SD and Bobby

4. Art and Kim

5. Andy, Sarah French, and Michelle Sp