Like I said, my husband had a birthday. I made these for dinner per his request and a chocolate cake. Confession: the cake was from a box (Bloggers everywhere are wincing as they read that). The icing however was homemade from a Ghiradelli chocolate bar (and some other ingredients; there, have I made up for the cake-from-a-box?). It was delicious. And the other side of the cake wasn’t quite so lopsided as the side you’re seeing here. You can thank my husband, the man behind the camera, for not telling me to turn it.
I also got to play with my new camera lens (who’s birthday was it anyway?!). I like. But, it’s becoming more apparent every day that I need to take a photography course since aperture and f-stop are like Japanese to me. I think that’ll happen within the next year.
I got him a Mac photo book of our Italy trip. Full of tasty pictures and lovely sights. Oh, I miss it. But I am pretty confident we’ll return some day. That makes us happy. We promised the kids some Meditteranean ocean and Italian treats. We also got him a one-hour massage. He was in desperate need. This man is a stress-ball.
Once more… happy birthday husband. I love you. Wear your seatbelt so we can do this again next year, ok?
And just like that I am off to Philadelphia for a wedding and to smoosh my newest nephew a lot. See you next week!
The kind of cake we get (that's in a box) actually ROCKS. They've definitely come a lot farther with box cakes than in the first days.
It looks like your family had a great time! Birthdays are so fun to celebrate : )
Yum! Love the candles too!
You're such a darling wife! I loved your tribute to him yesterday, and this also. Um… who DOESN'T do cakes from a box mix?! I say if it's good, it's good… and that looked GOOD!
You two are such an adorable couple… I want you to get on Oprah to tell your love story:)
mmm cake. happy birthday husband of bridget!
You are so completely charming. And no I wasn't wincing. I was the blogger with her fist pumping into the air, because someone else out there in this world of sickeningly creative women, makes cake out of a box like me. HOO-RAH.
The cones!! I love that those are a favorite around your house. And no shame on the box cake!!
So… my husband loves a cake I make from scratch. I mean, his eye get all hazy just from happiness when he mentions it. But I haven't made it in three years because it takes so much darn effort, especially when there's a box nearby. So I completely understand using the box.
Lovely photos! You and your hubby are so cute together!
mmm i bet that cake is amazing.
and i took a little photo 101 class in january just so i could understand how to use my DSLR. so worth it. so so so worth it. do it.
Ohh that cake looks yummy and I love the photo book:) Have fun on the wedding and see you next week
Kisses
love the hairdo on you and the scruff on him. i wish every man would have a perm scruff face….except it doubles as sandpaper. not good.
happy weekend!
I love how your pictures capture the true feel and energy of the event…beautiful!
Happy birthday to your hubby too!
Liesl 🙂
My favorite picture is the one blowing out the candles. So good. What lens did you get?
you are too cute! i am a new follower and loving your blog. i recently took a photography class because i was in the same boat as you re: apertures and f stops…and i can't wait to take another! i very much recommend a beginner class, it opens up a new world beyond the automatic mode 🙂 happy birthday to your husband!
you are adorable with your apron and yummy cake, Bridget! It looks so good!! 🙂
you know how i feel about the cake. those two pictures of you are adorable. i wanted to frame them in for the plaza apt. would that be weird? you come to visit and i have pictures of just you framed? or is it weirder that i already have done this with pictures of steve?
That cake looks DELICIOUS!!! Yummy. And your looney tunes apron…too cute for words 🙂
Have a wonderful weekend hun.
What cute pictures and adorable family! I am a new follower and your blog is adorable! Your husband looks so happy and excited with his Mac Photo Book! Happy Birthday Bridget's Hubby!
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happy birthday to the mister! and sometimes box cake is GREAT.
My husband got a lopsided cake for his birthday too! It's the love that counts.
What a lovely birthday celebration! Your husband is one lucky guy!
p.s. I didn't know you could make cakes without boxed mix. Personally, it's the only way to go!
I just read your love story—so lovely! I'm glad you had your husband participate in it as well. You guys made me laugh and I felt myself getting super excited for you!
Much happiness and blessings to the two of you.
God Bless!
Sounds like he had an awesome birthday (and you have an awesome camera). Enjoy Philly, we are having fan-tab-u-lous weather in the city of brotherly love this weekend!
you are SUCH a sweet wife!! HE is so lucky to have you!
PS. I LOVE your haircut – you are gorgeous!
I think you need your own television show bridget!
reasons why:
your cooking/baking skills.
you are beautiful. who looks that cute when cooking??
& lastly, you make me laugh!
let me know if you need me to make a pitch for you.
oh & happy birthday to the hubbz!
did you know that you're pretty cute???
that cake looks sososo delicious! omnomnomnom 😀 sounds like he had an awesome birthday (and happy birthday to him!! ^)
and, oh dear, you are the cutest! honestly!
hugs
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That cake looks delicious!!! You have the sweetest family! Love all the photos!!
i totally did not wince… because as you know, me + cooking = not so great friends. so to me, boxed things are helpful. very, very helpful.
and now i want cake. a giant cake. mmm.
this is such a wonderful post and you look awesome in an apron!!
xoxo,
carrie
I'm a little obsessed with you, your blog, and your photographs. Oh, and also your kitchen and all the darn cute little KNOBS!!! Gaaaah!!! 🙂
You simply MUST tell me what type of camera you got. And I think I'm going to ask Santa if he can bump this gift up to Thanksgiving instead of Christmas! 😉
This is so cute! Thanks for giving me a last minute christmas idea!