Good morning! How are you all today? I’m well enough. Although little M and I both woke up with some sort of sickness going on. I don’t feel bad, but can’t stop coughing. Poor M has it all – cough, icky nose, tired, and I’m assuming achy from her clinginess. I hate seeing my baby sick. I think its from the church daycare and all the kids bringing in germs from schools and daycares they are returning to these days. We’ll just chill today and I will have to see how I’m feeling later if I head to the gym or not.

Okay – birthday recap time! What you all are here for. 😉 Yesterday morning started off a bit rough with M’s temper tantrum at the store and someone STEALING my bike at spin. My bag was on it and I left for 5 minutes to check M in the childcare. When I came back a lady had moved my bag and said she was there first. Whatever.That was the last bike so I ended up leaving, planning to just do a Turbo workout here later…which didn’t happen because I got too tired and distracted by my present from Peter. I do what I want every day and especially on my birthday.

The day picked up from there. I met a friend for story time at the library, which M loved! Then we hit up Yogli Mogli for some frozen-yogurt and girl talk.

I delighted in half Red Velvet Cake with white chocolate chips and half NY Cheesecake with raspberries. Oh dear heavens was it good. This place just opened and I see myself dragging Peter here soon for a repeat performance.

I continued eating just what I wanted with dinner last night. I made a Lemon Basil Quinoa with Roasted Veggies. The stars of the show…

I roasted the brussels sprouts and chopped carrots in a 425 oven for 30 minutes. Cooked up the quiona according to the directions. Heated up some Great Northern beans. Then tossed it all in a simple dressing of 2T olive oil, 1 tsp minced garlic, the juice of 1 lemon, and some fresh chopped basil.

I finished out the night playing with my new toy…

Peter got me a netbook for my birthday!! How perfect for blogging!? Needless to say, I’m in love. Time to say goodbye from my baby computer. 😀 Have a fabulous Tuesday!

• What do you blog from?
• What would you pick for your birthday dinner? I did have the quinoa on my actual birthday, but I admit we will be going to a Hibachi place on Thursday with my parents. I’ll know boy or girl then too!

Finally home. Today took me through the wringer. Sleep eluded me last night, then I faced a busy day today. This morning consisted of the usual class leading and worship service. After church, my mom & I headed to my friend’s recipe bridal shower for the afternoon. I loved the decorations, the food, and the cucumber water.

The shower was surprisingly very nice and I loved spending time with my friend. If you’ve been reading my blog the past couple months you likely remember that there has been some strain between the two of us. Today felt much more natural and like the old days. I loved it! I’m really trying to take the positive view – that she is tired and stressed from wedding planning – and that things will get better after the wedding. I will just have to be open to whatever path this friendship takes. I have so many other wonderful relationships in my life that I don’t depend on it, but having an old friend in your life always feels special. And it would hurt to lose her.

This coming weekend, my turn to throw a shower arrives. I am hosting the lingerie shower that coincides with her bachelorette party. I will only be serving appetizers and desserts since it is a later shower (8 pm) and need items that are 1) easy to prepare with my busy schedule and 2) transportable since the shower is at a condo over an hour away from me. I have a few ideas I already plan on doing, but need one more dessert and one more appetizer/dip idea. And that’s where you come in…

• Share a link to a favorite app/dessert recipe! I know you all have great ideas up those sleeves.
• What was the best part of your weekend? Mine was lunch with Em and also not hating today like I thought I would.
• Check out these ladies – Susan – The Great Balancing Act, Jolene – To Be Determined, Ela – Ulterior Harmony and Lauren – Life Is Better Than Fiction. Thanks so much for your support!!!!