Thursday, September 8, 2011

29, the year of change

Birthdays are a bit like climbing into a cold lake.  At first you're like "eeeeeeek, it's freezing", but then you either go numb...or get used to things.  I'm used to water now, the shock of it is over and I'm looking forward to my 29th year.  Although I am a little worried that this could be the year of crap (that's in the Chinese calendar isn't it?).  I've already failed at two recipes, and usually I'm pretty good at following them.  I hope that isn't a glimpse of the year ahead!

I had a lovely celebration with my family on Tuesday night.  The weather was perfect for an outdoor dinner, and we even had a visit from a little deer while we were eating.



We love banners in this family


Ava Grace, Katia and Grammy Grace


You know you have kids when fish crackers become an appetizer ;)
My Rose Sangria to the right?  Fail.  Too sour.


Figs with cambonzola and procuitto



Erin and Ava


Bryan and my Dad making paella
Yes my Dad is wearing a tuxedo shirt



Babies!


It was a two paella pan night


My butterscotch budino...Fail


Thanks for the wonderful party family!

One more year until 30...
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18 comments:

  1. looks so fun and delicious! i think 29 is going to be a good year as well, forget about those failed recipes! :)

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  2. happy happy birthday again! I turn 29 in four months, you make it look fabulous - can't wait. ;)

    also, love the tuxedo shirt.

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  3. Happy birthday! The food looked so delicious! Yum!

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  4. Happy Friggen Birthday! Looks like a blast! love your shirt in the last pic! Is that a key necklace?

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  5. I hope you got my crazy Dori-infused call. :) HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Miss you much dear friend - lots to catch up on and vespas to schedule! :) I want to hear about that beautiful ring in the last photo!?!

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  6. The figs-proscuitto made up for the more interesting recipes you think of has "failed" and you saved the Sangria with that pound of sugar :)

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  7. Awwww, happy birthday! Looks like a wonderful celebration. I turn 31 this year, but I don't feel any older. I still feel like a kid.

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  8. Cute! Looks like you had a blast.

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  9. Um. Your dad is adorable. I think I want a tuxedo shirt.

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  10. Happy belated birthday Nikki. You just finished your 29th year....now working on your 30th. Love your photos.

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  11. What a great party and I bet your recipes weren't really a fail.

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  12. Happy Happy Birthday! I, too, am 29...I'll be 30 in five months. So far it has been a wonderful year!
    But never fear! I hear 30 is the new 20. So if we really think about it, it's like we are turning 20 all over again! :)

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  13. I remember 29. That was 4 years ago. 30 is much easier. NOT! hahaahahahahaahahahahahahahah!

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  14. Happy birthday! Enjoy the end of your 20's... Dont fret too much about turning 30. It's not so bad, pretty great actually! :)

    The food spread looks delish! Especially the paella.

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  15. In your babies picture, I definitely had a moment of "Wait... which one is real?"

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  16. Don't worry, everyone knows the Year of Crap is 32 so you have a few years ahead of you.

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  17. Nikki, you look stunning! Your hair in that last picture is just beautiful.

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  18. happy birthday! PS you know how to party to paellas? yes, please! lovin' jackson's baby. both. :P

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