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It Was A Good Day

By Courtney 50 Comments

Happy Sunday! How’s everyone doing today??

Well, backtracking quickly to yesterday; I certainly had a great half birthday.

I took the rest of the day off from blogging, but I DID…

-Eat a LOT of cake. Like, four pieces throughout the day. But shhhhh.

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-Enjoy a couple 2-for-1 Sam Adams Summer beers at Chili’s with a gift card that Jay and I have had since Christmas.

-Eat a pretty delicious Caribbean Salad with grilled shrimp, along with a boatload of chips and queso which we got for FREE by signing up for their email list.

-Finally got my copy of Mama Pea’s book in the mail…

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which also came along with THIS amazing pan that I ordered from Amazon.

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Yes my friends. I am now the proud owner of a donut pan. Be prepared. Donut recipes will be coming!

It was a good day. Smile

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On another note, some of you actually have asked where the other half of my half birthday cake is. Well, here it is…

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We’ve obviously been picking at it here and there. That’s how we roll. Winking smile

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This morning, Jay and I have been busy working around the house on odds and ends to get ready for some company we’re having today. (We’re celebrating a special someone’s birthday today!) He worked outside while I, of course, did my thang in the kitchen.

I had my glass of iced coffee to fuel me through…

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…so I could finish up making these.

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Since there’s an actual birthday today and hubby’s REAL birthday is actually tomorrow (and so is Cody’s!!), he requested a batch of Neapolitan cupcakes with Ice Cream frosting.

The frosting is still the same, but I decided to switch up the technique today by skipping the pastry bag and coating the edges with sprinkles. What do ya think?

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This batch of cupcakes certainly does NOT compare to the amount of cupcakes I made for his birthday at last year’s party, but I think they’ll do juuuuust fine. Winking smile

Now I’ve got to go get myself presentable for our guests…see ya later gators!

Question for the Morning:

With all of this birthday talk…when is YOUR birthday? How old did you/will you turn this year? (You don’t *have* to answer that one!) Smile

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July 31, 2011 Filed Under: Baking, Birthdays Tagged With: Chili's, donut pan, half birthday, ice cream frosting, iced coffee, neapolitan cupcakes, peas and thank you book

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Sweet and Savvy says

    July 31, 2011 at 11:12 am

    Those cupcakes look amazing! You have one lucky husband! My birthday was yesterday.. so our birthdays are 6 months apart!:)
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  2. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    July 31, 2011 at 11:16 am

    I just bought a donut pan but have yet to use it! So post those donut recipes please!!!!!
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  3. Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats says

    July 31, 2011 at 11:17 am

    I hope I get my copy of Peas and Thank You soon! It said it was supposed to be delivered on Saturday but it never came! :( Hopefully tomorrow! I really like the look of the sprinkle edges on the cupcakes! Too cute!
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  4. Heba says

    July 31, 2011 at 11:18 am

    I want to buy a donut pan ,thanks for reminding me :) http://girlynote.blogspot.com/
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  5. Kathryn says

    July 31, 2011 at 11:24 am

    I turned 26 on July 5. July is a crazy month for us...my birthday is the 5th, my mom's is the 8th, my husband's is the 24th, then we've got my step-mom, my brother-in-law, and my husband's best friend all on the 26th.
    Reply
  6. Kristine @ Running on Hungry says

    July 31, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    My birthday is in November and I'll be entering my LATE 20's! Ahhh 27!
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  7. Girl in the pink says

    July 31, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    I'm going to be 26 on august 18th.. Helllaa old :-/ !!!! I love your neopolitan cupcake idea!!
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  8. Mac says

    July 31, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    September 29! I'll be a quarter of a century real soon :)
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  9. Aine @ Something to Chew Over says

    July 31, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    I LOVE the sprinkles on the edge of the frosting, so cute! My birthday is September 4th and this year I'll be the grand age of 26 :)
    Reply
  10. Amy @ Livin N Learning says

    July 31, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    Those cupcakes look really good! My birthday was in June, I turned the big 2-1!
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  11. Katelyn@ Foodie Goes to School says

    July 31, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    I have ALWAYS wanted a donut pan! Can't wait to see some recipes. Maybe it'll convince me to buy one :)
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  12. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    July 31, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    LOVE the sprinkles around the cupcakes - they are too cute. Soemtimes we just need a break from blogging - I took one last night as well!
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  13. Alexa says

    July 31, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    i want some of that cake so bad! yummmmy! the cupcakes look great with the sprinkles on the edges, like ice cream with sprinkles. :) my birthday was april 18th and i turned 16. =)
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  14. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    July 31, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    can't wait to see your creations from that donut pan! I really need to order one myself. My birthday is April 14th and the next one around is the big 3-0. I cannot believe I'm almost 30!
    Reply
  15. Grace says

    July 31, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    The cupcakes look great! My birthday is September 22nd, and it's my "golden birthday" so I'm turning 22! Want to make me some cupcakes:)
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  16. Jamie @ snacktress says

    July 31, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    The cupcakes are ADORABLE! Have a great time :) My birthday is March 7, so not for a while - I'll be turning 23, woop woop
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  17. Tara Burner says

    July 31, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    love the cupcakes hmmm my bday...Jan 20th and I'm guessing I'll be the oldest one here :( 43 turning 44
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  18. Mallory @ It's Only Life says

    July 31, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    Those cupcakes look great! They remind me of the ones I sometimes buy at Crumbs bakery in NYC. My birthday is October 7, and I will be 22. So much less exciting than 21...but I'm guaranteed to be less hungover at least. Haha!
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    • Nicole says

      July 31, 2011 at 5:24 pm

      I was thinking the same thing about looking like the Crumbs cupcakes...the "good guy" ones! Looking delicious as always! :)
      Reply
  19. Charlie says

    July 31, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    Love the cupcakes with the sprinkles!! And sooo jealous of the doughnut pan!
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  20. Lindsay@ In Sweetness and In Health says

    July 31, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    Your cupcakes always look so cute!! I don't think I could be that talented with icing haha. Yay for having a good half b-day! Everyone should celebrate theirs :)
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  21. Melissa @ Will Work for Veggies says

    July 31, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    I looooove donuts!!! I'm so excited to see your recipes! My birthday isn't until March of next year, and I'll be a quarter of a century! Crazy! Have a great fiesta this afternoon :)
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  22. Jackie @ That Deep Breath says

    July 31, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    Cupcakes look delish! I love celebrating my half birthday..but my real birthday is coming up, August 16th!
    Reply
  23. Jen M. says

    July 31, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    My birthday is November 16 and I'll be celebrating the first of likely many 29th birthdays because I have no intentions of hitting the 3-0, but I'll still be celebrating because I love birthdays and birthday weeks! I love the sprinkles on the sides, LOVE!
    Reply
  24. Sarah @ Food and Love Diaries says

    July 31, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Those cupcakes are adorable!! My birthday is in December and I'll be 23!
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  25. erica says

    July 31, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    i'm turned 31 in may. YIKES.
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  26. Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries says

    July 31, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    I love those sprinkles! Did you just ice them and then roll them on their sides? My birthday is October 5th and I'll be 24! PS - I was at Kinko's today getting our programs printed and I saw a birthday card that said "Would you rather turn another year older OR eat a bucket of worms?" It totally made me think of you! :)
    Reply
  27. Sarah May C says

    July 31, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    Fantastic cupcake sprinkles! Looking forward to your donut recipes. I have never celebrated a half birthday before, maybe we should start trying it - this year was the big 3-0 for me - memorable because I finally decided to start my blog! - and more to the point we were out in St Lucia :D
    Reply
  28. Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says

    July 31, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    My birthday is in January and I'm going to be 22! Woot! I was looking at your ice cream frosting this morning and was thinking about making it but didnt have any eggs to make a cake to put it on :( No bueno
    Reply
  29. Samantha H. says

    July 31, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    I like the edge of sprinkles! My bday is February 2nd and I will turn 26 :) Hope you have a great week!
    Reply
  30. Lauren @ Chocolate, Cheese and Wine says

    July 31, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    I'll be 24 on February 1st!
    Reply
  31. Jamie says

    July 31, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    I want a donut pan so badly! My birthday is on THURSDAY! Eeep! I'll be 24 which definitely sounds weird.
    Reply
  32. Shana says

    July 31, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    Love the edging on the cupcakes! I walked by a donut pan at least 6 times in A.C. Moore yesterday. I wanted one but figured I would eat waaaayyyy too many donuts for my own good! I love that they are baked and not fried though. Can't wait to see what you come up with!
    Reply
  33. Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says

    July 31, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    That "sprinkle method" remind me of Crumbs cupcakes! My birthday is February 5th & I turned 25 this year!
    Reply
  34. Kristen @ notsodomesticated says

    July 31, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    Those cupcakes are adorable!!! My birthday is September 7, and I'll be 28! I'm also going to my 10 year high school reunion this year ... crazy!! :)
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  35. Kate says

    July 31, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    Rainbow sprinkles are my fave! They look delish :)
    Reply
  36. Natalie says

    July 31, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    Great idea with the cupcakes. I will have to try that sometime. I made mama peas gluten free PB cookie dough cookies but made them in turquoise and white muffin liners and topped them with rainbow sprinkles. they where so cute! I think I got the idea of muffin cookies from you :) thank you.
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  37. Brittany says

    July 31, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    Those cupcakes look so cute. I'm turning 18 on August 20th! :D
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  38. Isabelle says

    July 31, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    Sprinkles on the edge of the cupcakes are a great idea! I loved the half birthday cake in your previous post :) (my birthday is August 13 & ill be 24)
    Reply
  39. Stephanie @ StephSnacks says

    July 31, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    Oooh those cupcakes look awesome!! Yum! I'm born in January... will be 24!
    Reply
  40. Steph @ 321delish says

    July 31, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    I totally ordered a donut pan with my copy of Peas and Thank You too!! I needed something to push me over into free shipping! Mine should arrive this week!
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  41. Brenda@ Baby on the Way says

    July 31, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    The cupcakes look great! My birthday is August 13; I'll be 26. Hard to believe this is my last childless birthday!
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  42. Amber @ Stop and Smell the Wildflowers says

    August 1, 2011 at 12:34 am

    The cupcakes look cute! My b-day is June 1st- will be 26 next year (wow, that feels weird- I'll officially be in my "late" 20s...). Happy birthday to Jay and Cody!
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  43. Khushboo says

    August 1, 2011 at 2:10 am

    I'm a summer baby- June 4th :)
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  44. Veronica (Run Write Repeat) says

    August 1, 2011 at 11:23 am

    My birthday just passed... june 2. I turned 28, just like jay :)
    Reply
  45. kristen says

    August 1, 2011 at 11:29 am

    just had my birthday on july 16th, I turned 26
    Reply
  46. Shayla @ The Good Life says

    August 1, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    What a fun weekend! And I love the look of those cupcakes with the sprinkles on the edges, very creative! :) My birthday already passed, it's May 8th and I turned 29 so next year will be the big 3-0 for me!!
    Reply
  47. Mandee @ Mandeelicious says

    August 1, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    i love doing cupcakes like that!!!! it's a nice change up from the pastry bag swirl! keeps things fun, especially with rainbow sprinkles!
    Reply
  48. Kook@kokolikes says

    August 6, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    Looove the sprinkles! Great call!
    Reply

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