A Very Lemon-y Birthday

For the first time in at least 5 years, I had my birthday off from work. It was amazing. I never was the type of girl that HAD to have the day off simply because it was my birthday. Life goes on, the entire world does not cease to rotate and there are approximately 19 million other people with the same birthday as me. ...yes, I did just google that fact. I started my birthday pretty early in comparison to my usual day. But this morning I was a woman on a mission: lemon crepes! Yes, they were a pinspiration and they turned out fabulously! Mom was even impressed as she disclosed her doubtfulness when I initially showed her the recipe the night before. As she says, "crepes are hard, especially with my crappy cookware." I had so many perfectly cooked crepes that I even had to call in reinforcements to help us eat: Jenny was happy to oblige and equally impressed as she arrived in time to watch me sprinkle powdered sugar over her plate using a loose leaf tea infuser. Culinary artist I am!

Here is the yummy crepe recipe: http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2013/03/easy-lemon-crepes-with-blueberry-sauce.html#more

Dropping mom off at work, I asked her if she wanted me to do anything around the house since my day was pretty much open until late afternoon. She said, "It's your birthday, lay out in the sun." Not being much of a sun worshiper, I actually considered that option. After a long walk with Tybee and a trip to the gym, did just that, laid out. It was fabulous. Might do it again...

Since mom was working, I offered to cook dinner. Being the "pin addict" that I am, naturally dinner was another pinspiration chicken creation. Hummus crusted chicken with yellow squash, zuchinni, and lemons with angel hair pasta tossed with garlic, olive oil, and breadcrumbs. It was so good! Even dad ate it.

And here is the hummus crusted chicken recipe: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/hummus-crusted-chicken/


Since I've been absent for the past two years, I think mom was more than eager to make me a birthday cake. This year it was lemon cake. If you haven't noticed yet, it was a very lemon-y day! Mom even had little yellow ducks to decorate the cake with. She's had them stashed for 3 years...
The cake was so good it had the non-cake-eaters getting a second helping.

Rick seems really excited to dig into that cake!

 Tybee is always looking for someone willing to share

Larr-dogg enjoying the non-traditional flavor!

Lots of Starbucks gift cards were received (just what I wanted!) and even Tybee was in on the gift-giving action as he presented his momma with a signed card and licked envelope. He gave me a big 'o bag of gummy bears (that he promptly started to share with me) and a little ice cube tray since he loves to eat ice cubes.

I'm reading Tybee's card

Showing off his handywork

 So my 20's are officially half over with and of course I have much to be thankful for. A big one being that I'm back home with my family, and as the influx of cards have stated, everyone is happy I'm back home too. Looking forward to all that's in store in my years to come!

Obligatory photo drop, as mom says, "you post all of the embarrassing ones you take of your father and me on facebook, you have to put that one up of you!" So, enjoy...