Birthday celebrations

For as long as I can remember my brother and I have been celebrating our birthdays together. Since they are only a week apart (April 15 & 22) it just always been easier to celebrate together. This year was a big one for my brother - the big 3-0! For birthday dinners my grandmother always lets us choose the meal. It might sound plain, but I chose grilled chicken, baked potatoes and salad. Yum! The birthday celebration included noise makers, birthday hats and glittery pins...all thanks to the request of my little girl!

Chris' daughter Lilly couldn't quite get the concept of blowing on the noise maker!

Love him!

One thing my brother and I cannot share is dessert. He LOVES chocolate and I hate it. I chose for my dessert a peanut butter strawberry cake. It looked good in the magazine but it ended up tasting like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Good...but very rich.

For Chris, I made a 3 layer chocolate & coffee cake. Thanks Courtenay for the recipe!

I was told this cake was very good, but for my brother the coffee taste could have been a lot stronger.

Lilly was entertaining us by making faces! Hilarious!

I am spoiled by my family and friends on my birthday! Chad got me a new watch, my parents got me a facial and my best friend got me a new strap for my camera! Love it! thank you!!

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