thank you for all the birthday wishes. and for those of you who weren't sure, it was my birthday yesterday. we didn't do anything too exciting...just a nice dinner at our favorite local mexican joint (which happens to serve one of the best glasses of lemonade in quito) followed by a movie on dvd. jordan gave me this party on a canvas painting by ecuadorian artist paula ordonez. i love it.
and because i promised pedro, here is a photo of me (with j) from the wedding (or at least during pre-wedding photo-taking in battery park):
leaving new york was hard. it is hard to beleve that in six more weeks we will be back in the states for good.
happy belated bday risa! so glad to hear you had a nice day. love your new painting too. this is such a great photo. do you have a list of things you want to do in quito before you leave? xo
Posted by: shari | May 31, 2007 at 11:31 AM
Could you be any more attractive?
New York is cool and all but I really think you guys should move to LA.
Posted by: Briana | May 31, 2007 at 11:47 AM
Happy belated birthday! You guys are the cutest!
Posted by: Sarah | May 31, 2007 at 12:41 PM
Happy birthday. Beautiful canvas.....and couple :-)
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | May 31, 2007 at 12:56 PM
What a gorgeous couple you are! So glad you had a lovely birthday, and such a beautiful painting too. Would love to see your preparation list (re. shari's comment)...somehow I know you'd be prepared :)
Posted by: cruststation | May 31, 2007 at 01:22 PM
Happy B-Day, yesterday!!
The painting is so funky and the pict of you - fabulous! Love that dress! :^)
Posted by: Tiffany | May 31, 2007 at 01:30 PM
what a beautiful photo! you guys look stunning.
happy belated birthday, risa!
it is hard for me to think of you blogging here, in the usa but i am excited for you, and where better than nyc?!
Posted by: Veronica TM | May 31, 2007 at 03:23 PM
well, maybe buenos aires...
Posted by: Veronica TM | May 31, 2007 at 03:24 PM
Oh man, I didn't know your days in middle earth are coming to an end...Should I say "I'm sorry" or "Yea!"? Either way, happy birthday!
Posted by: yah | May 31, 2007 at 03:41 PM
Happy birthday to you!... We share the same birth day :)!
un beso
Posted by: Sol | May 31, 2007 at 04:25 PM
how beautiful do you look
a gorgeous couple
& congratulations to your brother and his new wife!!!
Happy Birthday!!! hope you had a blast!!!
Posted by: Anastasia | May 31, 2007 at 05:04 PM
Happy Birthday Risa. May birthdays are the best! Welcome back from New York. The Party on a canvas is awesome.
Posted by: Rachael | May 31, 2007 at 08:25 PM
cute couple !!
Posted by: jeff | May 31, 2007 at 09:04 PM
I am dumbstruck. You two are more gorgeous than I ever could have imagined, ever! You guys look like a hollywood couple! Sheeshhhhh. Dreamyliscious!
Posted by: Vanessa | May 31, 2007 at 09:05 PM
Gorgeous photo of the two of you!!!!!!!!
Six weeks..time to go enjoy...and your birthday sounds lovely!!! xxx
Posted by: julie | May 31, 2007 at 10:00 PM
Everything has already been said: you two are a very beautiful couple!!!
The painting is wonderful!!!
And here are my very best after-birthday-wishes!!!
I hope you have lots of energy for the upcoming six weeks!!!
A smile!
Posted by: Uschi | June 01, 2007 at 12:20 AM
you are beautiful!!!!! Happy belted Birthday to you!!!
Posted by: stilettoheights | June 01, 2007 at 06:07 AM
Well Happy Birthday for yesterday.
Posted by: carolyn | June 01, 2007 at 10:34 AM
what a nice photo.
and a great painting.
Posted by: jessica | June 01, 2007 at 01:43 PM
happy belated birthday risa!!
you two look so cute in this photo.
xo
Posted by: amisha | June 01, 2007 at 02:32 PM
RISA! YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: Shula | June 01, 2007 at 09:19 PM
You look very pretty and what a lovely couple!!
Posted by: Tricia | June 02, 2007 at 12:55 PM
Hello you! That is the first photo I've seen. What a great looking pair you are, all gussied up and smiling so wide!
Posted by: Sonya | June 02, 2007 at 10:31 PM
Happy B belated birthday Risa,you sure are a handsome couple indeed.xoxo dees
Posted by: Dees | June 03, 2007 at 01:28 PM
A party on a canvas, that's great! I'm so sad you're leaving Ecuador before Joe and I will be there. =( Don't worry, I will be flooding you with more S. America questions soon. =D
Posted by: Julia | June 03, 2007 at 03:32 PM