Happy late birthday to my sister Faith, and her husband Bruno!  We filled Saturday night with beers, a projected soccer game, grilled steaks, and a rainbow cake!

Unfortunately, in the excitement, only a couple of our photos really came out… But check out those rainbow stripes!

edit: oops!  I meant to include the recipe I used.  A quick search resulted in many recipes, some more free-form, but the most gorgeous one and our inspiration is from Whisk Kid.  We accidentally had to skimp on the frosting, but she knocks hers outta the park…

A belated happy birthday to the newest member of our family:

Miss Vivienne Linda Cornwall. Happy Four Days Old!  I can’t wait to meet you.

And no, the drawing does not do her justice.  

An aside: Vivienne was born on July 3rd, the same day my aunt, Nancy, turned 70.  Isn’t that lovely?  Happy birthday ladies!

Happy birthday brother, my almost twin, ten years apart.   I hope, for at least today, Glasgow dotes on you.  

Let’s share a cake when you return state-side.  Looking forward to all the “dreadful girls” stories.  

I love you Will.

Birthday wishes to my dear friend who lives so far away.  Its been too long.

You’ve had a big year, lady. And there’s more fun things ahead! 

I miss you. I hope you’re getting tan over there.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Mister.

Ever have one of those days…? I had one today. NOTHING worked.  I didn’t get much done.  Very, very frustrating.  Especially since I started the day all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. I did not see a basically wasted day coming.  

But this is making me happier!:

So cool, right?  Its from Anna the Red’s Bento Factory blog.  She catalogues her amazing bento box creations on her blog.  There’s even one of the Spirited Away characters.  So great.  I do a lot of cooking and tend to take special care in how everything looks and is plated ( ahem, picked that up from Top Chef.)  But obviously this is taking it to a whole other level.  Even past your typical, awesome bento box presentation.  I think I’d have a hard time eating these though.  It’d be kind of heart breaking, wouldn’t it?  Or just super fun…Thanks Shelterrific for the tip. 

And… Another late birthday post.  Happy, happy birthday, Mr Henry Lincoln Jr.  

I miss you and your lady friend.

Oops I meant to post this earlier.  Happy Birthday Lady!  I’m so happy to be living closer to you now!  Its so nice…

We have know eachother for over fifteen years now.  Craziness.  Remember back in high school when we were all cool and wore Dr. Martin combat boots?

Hot.

Hmm Actually it seems I’m wearing some lame sneakers… and ankle socks? awesome.

I’m glad you liked your gifties…

My parents friends took this photo of them in Providence during the blizzard of 1978.  They were helping dig out cars covered in snow.  Anyhow, I just love this picture. 

Here’s my mom last summer at my sister’s wedding:

Another one of my favorites.

I love you, Mom.  Have a wonderful day!  See you later at your birthday dinner…

My lovely brother Sam’s birthday was a few weeks ago in August. I didn’t have it together then to do any posts at all, but it wasn’t until after posting about my sister’s birthday last week, I realized I missed his!

Happy Birthday Sam! Happy Golden Birthday: 23 on the 23rd!

Sam is an amazing photographer, among other things. He shot our sister’s wedding and these photos are his as well. You can see more of his work at Flickr.