One bean update: So I’m sticking with the cupcake themed birthday for the Bean and I’ve put together a little inspiration board/photo collage to get the juices flowin’.

Earlier tonight my friend Molly and I headed over to Fleur Cinema to check out the 48 Hour Film Project. It was definitely a spur of the moment deal and I enjoyed it. Each “team” was given a certain genre and also a few other specifics and they were off. Filming and editing a short movie within 48 hours. Glad it was them and not me!

Tomorrow night I am attending a family dinner for my brother-in-law’s birthday. He has chosen Waterfront as his restaurant of choice and I can’t wait to have some fresh seafood. Another one of Des Moines’ gems for dining – it’s too bad Marcus will be missing it as he and some of his buddies will be catching some fresh fish of their own up at Lake of the Woods.

All I know is that I am ready for the weekend!