I’m in shock and disbelief, but, it’s true, I’mHoly crap – how did that happen?

We started the celebration Friday night when friends made us dinner. I have terrific friends who knew we were in need of comfort food so they made meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans. I should mention it was bacon-wrapped meatloaf! (Pictures didn’t do it justice) The important thing is we ended with a homemade flourless chocolate cake.Super yummy! (Diet, what diet?)

The next day, we had a luncheon planned at my Aunt and Uncle’s house at Mason Lake. My Aunt can put together a spread like nobody’s business, but I didn’t want to put her out so I told her we’d all bring stuff. I made Mama Pea’s Vegan Ceviche and an Orzo salad.There are a million ways to make the Orzo salad but this one had dried cherries, pumpkin seeds, and gorgonzola crumbles. The dressing is lemon juice and olive oil, salt and pepper. Then you toss is arugula leaves before serving. It’s delish.

My aunt was in charge of the deviled eggs (of which I ate many), and her super amazing Carrot Cake:

You gotta love her rings!

I think the secret to this cake is the rum-soaked raisins! I’ll take a pic of the leftover cake that’s in our fridge so you can see the inside. It was insanely good!

Having a nice leisurely lunch with friends and family with a view of the lake is probably one of my favorite ways to spend a birthday.And being in close proximity to the beer shed doesn’t hurt.You know I don’t really drink beer and was the DD, as usual, but I still love the beer shed with all my heart. Yes, that’s a turquoise refrigerator in there.

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