So far 42 isn't that bad! Lots of celebrating over the week-end and another party at the end of this week with stitching gals too! I'm a very, very lucky girl and blessed with a wonderful family and such thoughtful, caring & loving friends.
My husband took me to Bobby Flay's Burger Palace for lunch on Friday and it. was. delicious. Delicious. Fun. Hip. Cool place with good food. There are a few scattered around and this one in Washington, DC opened last August. I chose the Dallas burger and DH got the Crunchburger. We shared fries and onion rings (because we couldn't decide on one) and left happy.
It wasn't too far from Georgetown Cupcake sooooooo we scored another terrific parking place and even an empty table at Georgetown Cupcake which was exciting since I had never been in their newer location. I had ordered online some cupcakes for my Mom's birthday a few years back but had them shipped. If you're familiar with this cupcakery's show on TLC, DC Cupcakes, then you surely know they are quite busy and usually have a line out the door and down the block. I chose the Red Velvet Cupcake and DH had a chocolate & vanilla one. They gave me a birthday cupcake free which I let Ben devour after school that day -- he said it was "fantastic, oh wow, ... and thank you, Mom!"
Saturday evening my family took me out for Italian food and I tried to savor but still inhaled a favorite dish, Mushroom & Parmesan Baked Ravioli. Mom brought a Caramel Chocolate Cake which was. divine. Can you tell the gym didn't see me this weekend?
So yesterday evening, some of my dear girlfriends took me to Mike's American Grill where I enjoyed a fantastic (and big!) salad, finished with a pretty presentation (with candle!) of Key Lime Pie. I sure didn't go hungry the past few days!!!
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I received so many lovely gifts. I have to share with you this beautiful bag that my friend, Cindy, made for me. I love it!!! It is gorgeous; she does beautiful work. Cindy has her own needlework business and makes the prettiest purses and totes. ::If you're interested in Cindy's bags, you can email her for more information ~ her email is cxslone@gmail.com
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Off to put the kettle on for tea ~ have a great week and Happy Chinese New Year!
16 comments:
Happy 42! I liked it so much I've decided to stay at 42. After all, it's the answer to life, the universe and everything!
Love the bag!
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Sounds like you enjoyed lunch! The bag is lovely...
Belated happy birthday! I am looking forwards to 42...41 started off ok but kind of went downhill...42 will rep a brand new start and an end to treatment. I love your pictures..especially the cakes rofl xxxxx yum!
What a treat! Happy belated birthday!!
Happy Birthday! So many restaurant dates and gifts. Lucky girl!
Hugs,
Susan
Happy Birthday to you!! My 41 is right around the bend! I always say it's just a number.
Beautiful bag, Cindy is another talented lady.
Carol xx
Tanya - you are blessed for sure xx
I vote for staying at 42 also....ahemmmmm.... I passed that number a while back, but let's not go there....its just a number, right? With all that yummy food talking going on, I think I need a snack!!! Seriously, Happy Birthday to a most deserving person... Always, Faye
PS: Downton Abbey was simply divine last night~~~ I blushed at the end though.
sound like you had a lovely lunch..
the bag is so sweet xxx
I'm glad you have had such wonderful birthday celebrations Tanya! Everything sounds so fun and delicious, and the cupcakes look so yummy! Your bag is beautiful!
Sounds like you have been enjoying some wonderful treats.
The bag is just lovely.
Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches
Happy 42nd! I don't think those cupcake stores were in DC when I lived there. I am really hungry for cupcakes now ... lol! Blessings, Shirlee
Trying to get back to blogging...your is the first on my list :-) So many yummy places to eat - I added them all to my "must try" list. Your new bag is fabulous - Cindy is so talented.
Happy belated birthday! I'm so glad that you were spoiled by friends and family--you deserve it! LOVE that bag!
Happy belated birthday. I will have to try Bobby Flays. We love Rays Hell burger so I am anxious to see how it compares. Would you mind sharing the Italian restaurant? We moved to Arlington 3 years ago and still haven't found a good Italian restaurant. Stevemarty@msn.com.
Thanks,
Marty
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