My mother made me a yummy chocolate cake with white fluffy icing, but it's been gobbled. I saw this one over at FeastOnTheCheap, and thought it looked tasty. Made with buttermilk....mmmmm. Everything's better with buttermilk. (My husband does NOT agree with that statement.) Here's the recipe.
It's High Summer, not Halloween, but.....
I buy myself a piece of art every year for my birthday. I instantly, instantly wanted this painting from Jesse Draper Studio. From the second I saw it, I was filled with painting lust. Happy Birthday to ME!!!! Isn't he funny? He's little...only 5" x 7". My friend Stacy brought me a fabulous painting, too----I'll share it soon.
Violet and I were eating breakfast, and I said, "It's Mama's birthday." She said, "Happy Birfday, Mama!", then proceeded to sing me the happy birthday song. I had no IDEA she knew that song! It made me very, very happy. Thank you, Baby Cat. You and your Daddy are the best birthday presents ever.
Adam gave me a new bicycle! It's a super comfy beach cruiser. I really like how it has vintage-style lines, and sparkly aqua paint. I've always liked the big fenders on Schwinn cruisers, and it has nice wide handle bars. I'm short, so it's one of the few bikes I can sit up straight on and still easily reach both the handlebars AND the pedals.
I was really surprised. We use our tandem every chance we get, but I can't ride it without him. I have a few older bikes, but they're always having problems, and not very comfortable.
This one is super easy....no gears, and no hand brake--you just peddle backwards to stop. The seat is unbelievably comfortable. We also already had a white wire basket that will fit perfectly on the front handlebars. I'm a big fan of the luggage rack on the back, too. I tried to ride it this morning, but it was way too muddy outside. This is a photo of it in PINK. This color isn't available any more. The only thing we didn't like about the aqua bike was the flowers on it. They're not decals, so they're not removable. I haven't decided whether I'll paint over them or not.
Happy Birfday to You! What fun. A chocolate cake with that thick icing and an old fashioned bike. I hope you have a joyous day with your loving family.
Posted by: Charlotte | June 22, 2011 at 11:45 AM
You are such a stinker!!!! I'm writing it down and WILL NOT let you down next year. Hope you have a fantastical day....
xoxoxo
Posted by: Stacy Ross | June 22, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Happy Birthday, Laura!!! I have an aqua beach cruiser, too. Enjoy your special day!
Posted by: Bettina | June 22, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Happy Birthday -again- fellow Cancerian (noticed Miss Charlotte is one also)......Domestic Divas Unite!
That chocolate cake looks divine. What a creative idea to buy a piece of art on your birthday......light a tealight for every year you are and bask in your life.
Posted by: Jill James | June 22, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Yay! Happy Birthday Laura! :D
Posted by: Marty | June 22, 2011 at 03:39 PM
Happy birthday, dearest! That happy birthday song sounds like it would be the best present ever! Also, the bicycle looks adorable ^_^ I hope you have the grandest of times riding it.
Posted by: Carlin | June 22, 2011 at 08:57 PM
Oh my goodness! I'll comment on this twice (if it'll let me), because I just remembered that I made cinnamon swirl bread a few weeks ago with buttermilk in it! The loaf is in my freezer now ^_^
Posted by: Carlin | June 23, 2011 at 12:06 AM