Asher and I each had a birthday this past weekend and in lieu of birthday parties (which I generally dislike), we opted to co-opt Asher's special day and celebrate both birthdays by the sea.
One of our favourite places is People's Park in Dún Laoghaire. Every Sunday they have a food market that rivals any of our old market hang-outs in Kansas City. Instead of stands of produce (which is occasionally offered), they bring in food trucks, bakery and coffee stands from around the city, flowers, arts and crafts and general merriment. It's not huge and overwhelming in size and the food selection is fairly diverse, making it a great way to spend the afternoon. The kids could eat whatever they wanted, play at the playground, and Matt and I could enjoy the view and the serenity that another year of survival brings.
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