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Dirty Thirty
That’s right, I can no longer say I’m twenty-something.
Do I feel dirty? Only if I haven’t showered (which happens now and then when Abby’s demanding). How about old? Well, yes, and no. It’s a little getting used to when the decade changes. I remember feeling proud when I could say I was in my twenties. I even remember teasing the hubby years ago (because he’s that much older, haha, just kidding) when he turned 25. I kept saying how he was a quarter century old because that sounded so old back then.
Boy, time does fly.
I told myself that by the time I was 30, I wanted to be married, have a house and have a baby. Done, done and done. I also have a dog, so I’m one up on myself :D
So, some notable moments from the last 30 years (yikes):
- Grew up (though try convincing my parents that – they still tell me how I should dress up warm)
- Went to Disneyland
- Got my driver’s licence
- Did hairdressing (and got my hair cut, coloured, permed… etc.)
- Went to uni and got a BSc in Information Systems
- Met my husband
- Went to the lighthouse at Cape Reinga and finally visited the South Island
- Lived in a city apartment
- Went to Las Vegas
- Moved cities
- Became a programmer
- Did more travelling, including a European tour (and saw the Eiffel Tower among other things, and had stuff like escargo, and mussels in Brussels)
- Bought a house
- Bought a brand new car
- Got married
- Made a wedding cake
- Got a dog
- Started a blog
- Sold some paintings
- Became a mother
My 30th birthday yesterday consisted of Mc Donald’s(!), popcorn, ice cream and the movie Boy. We planned to go out for a fancy dinner but then decided to come home and rescue Abby from the grandparents. Good move because she was super grumpy that night as she’s teething and my parents are not good with sticking to routine, or allowing her to sleep by herself.
Today I got two surprises in the mail. An East Day Spa voucher from my naughty husband, and an adorable cupcake cake (a huge cupcake or a mini cake cake?) from my sister in law. She does awesome cakes so if you’re in Palmerston North and need one, I’ll hook you up :D
The cake survived being posted even though I found the package on its side despite having a ‘this way up’ note on it. A couple petals broke off and there’s a crack in the pink icing but I’m sure that has no impact on its deliciousness. Time for a cuppa and cake methinks!
Yum yum
Cupcake Giveaway!
This giveaway is now closed.
Congratulations Leonie on winning!
As much as I’d love to share my freshly baked cupcakes with everyone, sending them in the post isn’t going to happen (they’ll get probably get eaten on the way to the post office anyway).
The good news is I’m giving away one of my cupcake paintings to celebrate the release of the first paintings for this year.
To enter, browse my cupcake paintings then leave a comment here about which painting(s) you love (and why would be useful to me). You can even include any sold or reserved paintings as I can recreate them if the winner chooses. If you win, you can choose any painting from my shop as there may be new ones yet to come :)
For an extra two entries, mention this give away or the Eggshell Green shop (http://www.eggshellgreen.etsy.com) on your blog and include the link to your post when submitting your comment.
Lady Red
- Competition is open to everyone!
- Entries must be made via a comment on this post.
- Entries close on Monday 19 April 2010. The date of your comment will be indicated when it is posted, and all valid entries dated before and on the closing date will be accepted.
- Entries must include which painting(s) you love.
- Only one entry per person, unless you qualify for the extra two (meaning you get three entries total).
- Winner will be contacted by email so please ensure you enter a valid email address.
- Winner can choose any cupcake painting that is available on the shop.
- Winner chosen at random and announced on Tuesday 20 April 2010.
Baby Update at 29 Weeks
Resources tell me that my blood volume is now double the normal. That explains the blood noses I’m having at least twice a day.
My belly button now looks like a moon crater with raised edges. I wonder what it will do by the end of this trimester…
On Sunday I had my baby shower. Thanks to my cousin and Ms Constantine for organising things, and everyone who made it there.
Of course I had to make cupcakes and opted for the favourite black forest. I also made a lemon coconut flavour so I could make use of the dessicated coconut that I finally got around to getting (although I only used it on the icing).
Baby shower cupcakes
I opted to ice the lemon cupcakes by using a layer of butter cream and then plonking a giant marshmallow on top. A sprinkling of coconut made them look extra fluffy. Some royal icing helped to cement the teeny fondant flowers on top to complete the baby girl look. Lazy but quite effective I thought. I also learnt that I need to use more butter cream because the marshmallow may look like frosting but doesn’t give the same moistness and finger licking quality as frosting :)
The hubby made some cookies that I put away in Chinese takeout boxes for the guests. Mmm, chocolate cherry, and almond and white chocolate…. He thinks he may have missed an ingredient from the chocolate cherry ones because they turned out rather flat and floppy, so apologies. I think they still tasted good.
The baby shower was great fun. We also got a lot of useful stuff that will help us get started when the baby arrives. Baby clothes, especially girls’ things can be unbelievably cute! Can’t wait to use everything.
We also had our first antenatal class last Wednesday. It’s quite scary learning what is going to happen. My cervix is apparently going to expand to nearly the size of a compact disc and that’s before I can start pushing the baby out!
Cupcakes!
I love baking cupcakes, and realised that I don’t actually have many photos of them online.
So here are some now :)
Vanilla cupcakes with lemon icing
Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate flakes
Bright vanilla cupcakes with strawberry and apple flavoured icing
Vanilla cupcakes I made for my hen's tea party with Malibu, Cointreau and Kahlua icing
A selection of cucpakes for Ms Constantine's birthday
Blue Obama cupcakes (not the obscene version)
Well, we’re not American, but Obama’s presidency gave me an excuse to be silly with cupcakes. If you want to know what I mean, see my post on Cocktails and Obama Cakes.
Dark chocolate cupcake with lemon icing
Trial cupcakes for the brother-in-law's wedding
The 72 cupcakes we made for the brother-in-law's wedding. Flavours were chocolate, vanilla boysenberry and lemon, with vanilla or lemon icing.
Dark chocolate black forest cupcakes with fresh brandy cream
All my cupcakes are variations of the basic Scout’s Cupcakes recipe (see my Tea Party Essentials post) – the most simple, fail proof recipe for light, fluffy cupcakes.
The Foolery Four #13
Water Balloon in a G-string bites off more than he can devour
Project 365: Week 11
My week in photos as part of Project 365:
Thursday 12 March 2009
Wilson $3 parking. Look closer. It’s for half an hour. And what kicked me in the guts more was that on a Saturday Sunday I parked here assuming (stupidly) that it was one of the Wilson $3-all-day weekend parking lots. Nope. At least I only forked out $6 that day – imagine if I had stayed the whole day!
Cheeky signage! Grr.
Friday 13 March 2009
We go to Bowlarama in Newtown after work for a couple games. I get a strike on the first bowl of the evening. That is in no way a reflection on the rest of the game.
Bowling balls at Bowlarama
Saturday 14 March 2009
We head to Palmie this morning. As usual I don’t get up early enough for breakfast, so it’s Mc Donald’s for breakfast. No complaints though.
Mmm healthy
Sunday 15 March 2009
My sister-in-law’s Jack Russell had puppies last month. They are uber cute. I would’ve taken this big ball of kawiiness if it wasn’t already taken. Instead I am adopting the runt – the less psychotic of the other two.
Awww!
Monday 16 March 2009
Time for some more cupcake paintings.
Painting in progress
Tuesday 17 March 2009
It’s bowling night with work again. This time we go to Bowlarama (seeing as it’s two games for one on Tuesdays). It’s a fine night and I walk home in a calming sunset.
View from outside my house of the hills in the Eastern suburbs
Wednesday 18 March 2009
We decide it’s time to do some grocery shopping. The weather decides it’s time for some rain.
You can stand under my um-barella
I have a shop
That’s right. I have fallen into the Asian shop owner stereotype and have opened up a shop.
My Eggshell Green shop on etsy.com is ready for your browsing pleasure.
Bejewelled cupcake painting
Eggshell Green shop
Designs on Threadless Tees
Previously on Eggshell Green
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