The Weekender: Birthday Recap

I celebrated my 22nd birthday this weekend, and I can’t wait to recap it with you! But first, let’s talk about the food. What did we make this week?

1. Buffalo “Chicken” Wraps
2. Milky Way Ganache Brownies with Oreo Crumble
3. 20 Cheesy Recipes for Cheese Lovers
4. Individual Oven-Roasted Squash & Tomato Mozzarella Bakes
   

My whole family blew into town to celebrate my birthday with me, and I couldn’t have been any happier.

I started the day by teaching Les Mills BODYSTEP at Powerhouse Gym Utica, and my gym family made it an incredible class. My friends surprised me with donuts, balloons, and a giant Birthday Hello Kitty.

They brought amazing energy. We started the day on a very high note.

The best part was that Mother Cookie FINALLY took my class! I was so proud of her, and my members were very excited to have her as a guest in class. She did awesome.

One of my good friends and gym members got me this too-cute Hello Kitty hamper. Now maybe I won’t throw all my dirty clothes on the floor!

In addition to that HK household item, another friend of mine got me this mini HK frying pan. How cute!

Of course, as a gift to myself, I bought this pretty new nose ring. I didn’t have any gold ones, and I love the little embellishment on it.

I know you’re dying to hear about the cake. It was too-die-for: a white cake with chocolate mousse frosting and chocolate ganache from Cafe Canole in New Hartford. It was moist, dreamy, and super chocolaty. Check back this week for a review of my birthday dinner too!

We can’t forget another special birthday that took place this week: my babies turned 3! I spoiled them well, don’t worry.

How was your week? What did you eat?