31 May 2011

Weekend Update| May 31, 2011

This past weekend we headed down to Vero Beach for a weekend with my family. My little niece and I share the same birthday and my sisters birthday is this week. So we threw a birthday dinner for the three of us! There was tons of food to be had, including my mother's delicious homemade banana cake...a traditional 1st year birthday cake in our family! I'll let the pictures do the talking...


Julianna


The stupid things you'll do for a kids entertainment...


"The Beast" in her cage...don't let those pouty eyes fool you.


Homemade spaghetti and meatballs


Banana cake...decorated with fresh flowers.


Miss grumpy-pants eating her first birthday cake!



Best gift ever- Me recieving my very own garden GNOME!!!

We had a really wonderful weekend and were able to head back home for a relaxing holiday off. We didn't do anything special, just a little grocery shopping, a little snacking, a little Twilight watching, and we even fit in a little running. It was a much needed day of relaxation with my most wonderful friend!

What did you do for your holiday?

P.S. I have a very exciting contest coming up called "Name my Gnome!" Get ready folks!
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  1. AmYaroundthecornerMay 31, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    "Name my gnome"?! Love it, Hannah-- so cute :)It looks like your weekend was absolutely wonderful-- a good mix of family time & relaxing!

    I had a really great weekend, too.... it's hard to be back at work this a.m. My SIL from Wisconsin unexpectedly came into town for the holiday, bringing 1 month old Aurora (my niece!)... so we did lots of picture taking & baby snuggling ;)

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  2. Jenna LeeMay 31, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Love your reaction in the Gnome Picture! Priceless! I love babies eating their first birthday cake its always the cutest pics!

    Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

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  3. christinelovestotravelMay 31, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Love your photos!

    Julianna is so cute! Happy birthday!

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  4. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I LOVE knomes! Lucky you got one! And Julianna is so precious!

    Poor pup, in the cage ):

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  5. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    what a beautiful cake! did you decorate it yourself?

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  6. ChinkyGirLMeLMay 31, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Hey gorgeous! Belated happy birthday to you. I love the pictures and that photo of Julianna having her very first cake is just sooooo adorable!

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  7. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}May 31, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Emily- Actually my mom did. Isn't it pretty? She always made and decorated all our cakes growing up. :)

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  8. BrissaMay 31, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    i'm so excited for "name the gnome." i feel like you're going to get some really good ideas.

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  9. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Awww poor caged beasty. Thank you for the comment on my blog, and the reassurance that I'm not the only one that feels this way. I love all of your recipes here. Definitely following!

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  10. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    LOL!!! The gnome :-) Very exciting :-)

    This weekend I did not do much of anything...just pack and prepare more for my move. It is draining me!!! Glad you had an exciting weekend!

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  11. KristinMay 31, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Glad you had a fun weekend/b-day celebration! First birthday cakes are so much fun!

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  12. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    So cute! Looks like you guys had fun, and happy birthday!
    The way-the food, and cake look scrumptious.

    BTW-your "get outta dodge!" comment totally cracked me up. If that was our pool it would not be vacant, it would always have people in it. :)

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  13. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    P.S. My vote is for Martimus.

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  14. Leslie *Fresh Out of Lemons*May 31, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Aw Hannah! The puppy dog eyes are totally getting to me! Tell me that she got some extra special attention after the festivities were over. :)

    And you laugh over your birthday gnome? That's my favorite head-thrown-back kind!

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  15. amy graceMay 31, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    that cake looks amazing! and your niece is such a cutie! glad to hear you had a great birthday and holiday weekend!

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  16. Alena: Oh, Its Just Perfect!May 31, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    What a wonderful birthday celebration!! Happy Birthday! Your niece is sooo cute.

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  17. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsMay 31, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    those are some really good shots- sounds like a perfect weekend- I made the same dish for dinner last night-

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  18. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsMay 31, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    and Happy Birthday lovely lady!!!

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  19. karly from [kar[+]wade]May 31, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    haha a garden gnome, thats incredible. can't wait to catch up on the rest of your posts!
    -karly

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  20. kMay 31, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    that looks like a fun weekend, full of lots of laughter!! these pics are so great =)

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  21. Julie {love, julie}May 31, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    that baby is too cute and that cake is too beautiful!! I wish I could hire you to make me a wedding cake :)

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  22. JanandJill.comMay 31, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    What cute pictures. Just found your blog, the one with the frosting on her nose is so cute. You have a really nice blog, I had a good weekend it was actually my baby brother's 16th bday. hehe
    Nice post, following you now.
    xoDale
    I have a fashion blog here in San Francisco
    www.savvyspice.blogspot.com

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  23. AmandaMay 31, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Happy Birthday lady!! :) Thanks for the plant encouragement, ha. I don't generally have a problem knowing how to CARE for them (I worked on a farm for a summer) it's REMEMBERING to care for them. I am a chronic water forgetter.

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  24. BelJune 1, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    That does sound like a wonderful weekend :) and Happy Birthday! :D

    <3 Belly B

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  25. LSBF consultantJune 1, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    So cute always be happy GOD BLESS..!

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  26. Andrea RehJune 1, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Oh my goodness, those spaghetti and meatballs look incredible! Officially making spaghetti and meatballs for dinner sometime this week...

    Just found your blog, would love it if you popped by mine sometime.

    Andrea x
    andreareh.blogspot.com

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  27. DeidreJune 1, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Love those photos what a cute kid. And I am totally fooled by those puppy dog eyes!

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  28. little luxury listJune 1, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Such adorable pictures! I especially love the picture of you being the entertainment (ahh what we'll do for kids!)

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  29. JillianJune 2, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    That cake looks like perfection. Love the fresh flowers on top...what a pretty touch. And that second picture is hilarious! It's funny what adults will do just to make a kid laugh!

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  30. Haley @ Cardigan JunkieJune 2, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Happy Birthday! Thanks for following Cardigan Junkie!

    P.S. I think your gnome should be named Luis. Or Stewart. :)

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  32. Selma @ Crazy Little World Of MineJune 9, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Cute pictures!!! happy belated birthday I guess. ;)

    xoxo

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