Hey look at me - I'm 33!

Yesterday I celebrated the big 33. Granted I have spent the whole year thinking (and telling people) that I was 33 so I really don't feel older. I LOVE being in my 30's. Many people say I look very young. Those that comment that my 5 kids can't be mine think I am about 21 or 22. I feel so vindicated when I tell them my age - ha - they are mine, thank you very much.

I made my own cake and used my christmas present: Wilton tips . The girls and I watched a cake decorating show called Bake, Decorate, Celebrate on OPB Create and I decided I could do it. It didn't turn out as nice as the lady on the show, but for my first attempt, I was happy.





The pink frosting is supposed to be rosettes.

Brian got me flowers for my very favorite pitcher. He also bought me three bars of my favorite organic dark chocolate. This isn't the cheap waxy kind, but the real stuff.



The girls made me cards. This is from all of them, drawn by my 11 year old.



And this is from my 3 year old Ellie:



We spent the day at church where Graedon actually took a nap without much fussing. He did get a split lip from Maddie putting him in a chair and then turning away. He fell right on the hard floor, poor guy. Brian got his typical Sunday migraine so when we got home we put Grae down for a nap and took one ourselves. Then we all ate dinner and went for a family walk. As soon as we got home, we dove into the cake. After the kids went to bed, I spent the rest of the evening catching up on home reno and craftblogs. So all in all, it was a relaxing day. Brian's birthday is in 12 days so I had better get busy thinking of something to do for him!