Birthday!

Thank you so much for all the wonderful birthday wishes! I had a very special day and enjoyed being with my family. My husband took the day off- thanks, Sweetie!

Part of the celebration was attending LIttle House on the Prairie- the musical, which was a lot of fun. Melissa Gilbert did an amazing job playing "Ma" and the rest of the cast was exceptional, too! Most had been on Broadway and it showed. This was a big deal for our small(ish) town...

We also went to go see The Princess and the Frog- one of my new favorite movies. Funny, exciting, great music. I was skeptical, but let me tell you it is fantastic! Even Jeff said, "We need to buy this movie." I adore Ray, the firefly.:)

As for the chipmunks (below), I have one word. Yuck.

Then we had the surprise of the day at a gas station. Gourmet food! I had heard, but did not believe. Had to break out the camera...

Paula Deen...

Barefoot Contessa! be still my heart...

Orangina??! The last time I had this was when I was in Europe. So light, so fruity, so mmmmm..... I now have some in the fridge.:) Lindsey, do you like it?

The colors took my breath away. Watermelon Strawberry, Apricot Peach.... Makes me wish for summer and picnics...

Salsa in every temperature. The only way I can get my husband to eat tomatoes.

Gelato! Caribbean Coconut, Caramel Cookie Crunch, Double Dark Chocolate! We have decided to try two new items a week and critique them. All for you.;)

Then it was off to Carrabba's for an early dinner. Ensalada Johnny Rocco, Baby. It's my birthday and I can't even get a kiss from Mandy. It's not "cool" anymore.:(

I'm going to get one, one way or another!:)

I love birthday cake. Love. It. Not the frosting so much, just the cake. So, to save me from myself I requested a "Dirt Cake" that would be delicious, but less likely to sprout wings and fly into my mouth.

My family is the best. (Gotta keep it real from time to time.) This is what happens when sugar is the center of attention.:)

It was GOOD.