We had three celebrations last week: my birthday, Everett's birthday, and Ella losing her first tooth! I had a bit of an urge to get out of town for my birthday, so we traveled north to Fairfield, Iowa a small, funky, new-agey town in SE Iowa.  It had been highly recommended by friends for its Green Building Supply store, quaint downtown shops, Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, and ethnic restaurants.  I enjoyed a cup of organic hot cocoa, a locally raised buffalo burger, and a trip into a few cute shops.  It felt like a trip to the West coast, honestly, which felt like such a treat for me. But the best part of the day was coming home to host an intimate birthday dinner … [Read more...]