Well, this weekend has been wonderful!
Last night, I celebrated my birthday in the city with some friends. We started at Petite Abeille, a Belgian restuarant. I’d told Lacey I really wanted Brussels sprouts, and she said they had good ones, so that’s where we went. We started with the cheese croquettes. They were delicious (I mean, how could they not be?) but not what we were expecting–they were pretty similar to mozzarella en carrozza. For dinner, I had the skirt steak frites with the Brussels, and we had a delicious bottle of Sancerre with dinner.
After dinner, we moved over to Rye House, one of my favorite bars in the city. They have an amazing cocktail menu, and although it can get crowded, the vibe is usually relatively chill. It’s on the same block as the restaurant, but I thought I was going to die in that 5 seconds slipping on ice in heels. I am happy to report I am still with the living.
I had friends from all walks of life–this is Jaime, a high school buddy.
Annie, my former trainer’s wife.
And Jenny and Shannon. I met them on the internets.
This morning, I got up bright and early and got on a train to go home to NJ for a party my mom was throwing for me.
Mmm, cheese.
Where’s da coconut?
Okay, fine. This is really why I went home.
Yes, I am slightly obsessed with this dress; thank you for asking.
I like what I see here.
My mom gave a little speech and first totally embarrassed me…
Until she made me cry.
So many cute kids. And apparently all the kids these days are on Instagram, because now they’re all following me.
1. There was a bit of a cake disaster: it somehow got knocked upside down and the top got messed up; it still tasted fine.
2. My parents put 30 candles on the cake. Sparklers. That was a workout in and of itself.
Best photobomb ever.
It was my mom’s cousin’s birthday last week, so we got her a little cake, too. We’re nothing if not equal opportunity cake peddlers.
It was so nice to catch up with all this family I hadn’t seen in a long time, and it was very sweet of my mom to put this together.
What’s your favorite kind of birthday cake? This one was chocolate and banana custard with whipped cream frosting. I can die happy now. Or, you know, hit this milestone birthday and be okay with it.
Aww- it looks like you had a great birthday full of fun and love around you. Welcome to your 30s:) One of my favorite cakes is angel food cake. YUMMMM.
Happy Early Birthday looks like a wonderful weekend! Love the leather jacket! May all your wishes come true!
What a great way to celebrate! Happy birthday!
I love that your mom still has the Christmas tree up! Awesome. Looks like a good celebration weekend!
@laura: It’s actually now a “seasonal tree,” she says. It has Valentine’s decorations on it now…
Happy Birthday Theodora! I’m glad Nemo didn’t prevent you from celebrating. Oh, and that cake sounds amazing. I actually usually end up having pie for my birthday, but my favorite cake is chocolate or cheesecake. Does cheesecake count?
Happy Birthday!!! Those parties look amazing! I’m also so impressed that you ran on Saturday in the park- I ran on Sunday and it was still a bit icy but not too bad- I did 10.5!! I saw that one of those groupon-y type websites had a bikram yoga $49/month special today and I’m actually considering it. I know you’ve been trying yoga in your work out routines and it helps with running- what do you think? I think I wanna try it but I’m scared I won’t have time/energy!
What an amazing weekend! Happy Birthday! I used to go to that restaurant all of the time! It was on the same block as my old apartment! SO delicious!
Happy actual-birthday! Had so much fun celebrating with you Saturday, sorry I was lame and sketched off early. Have an awesome day!
Happy birthday!! Hope you have a great day. 🙂
Happy birthday! Looks like you had an awesome weekend of celebrations!
Happy Birthday!!! The worst bit is the actual TURNING of 30…from now on, it’s just fab!!
Happy Birthday! Is it fair to say that all birthday cakes are my favorite? No? Then I would go with vanilla cake with chocolate frosting. And I love that your mom had a special cake for her cousin, such a sweet thing to do (pun not intended).
I hope you have a wonderful birthday! 🙂
Happy Birthday!!! Looks like a wonderful weekend full of celebrations!
Happy Birthday!!
happy birthday! i am loving my 30s, i hope you do too! they are pretty great 🙂 my all-time favorite bday cake is carrot cake – somehow got a taste for that in 4th grade and haven’t got sick of it since! yummy!
Happy birthday! Looks like the perfect mix of family and friends!
Happy Birthday Theodora! I like anything chocolate for cake/dessert, but I think my all time favorite cake is a white chocolate mousse cake from my favorite bakery that they don’t make anymore, but made special order for my graduation party (so not bday cake, but still semi-related). p.s. I like your dress!
Where is said obsessed with dress from? I like it!
@Alexa: Madewell!
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