Today I am grateful for...


B i r t h d a y s 


especially kid's birthdays as the joy they show cannot be described, the look in their eyes, the smiles, *


 the amazement, the surprise, the fact that they must touch everything


 leftover cake (vegan chocolate & vanilla with fondant dinosaurs)


and waking up and realising daddy is home and then enjoying some precious scruffing together

Hope you've had a grateful kind of day, pop round to Ms Maxabella for some more gratefulness.

Enjoy your week lovely friends, old and new ♥

* edited to add that it was both of my nephews birthdays, not my little ones
✗ ♥

Comments

  1. Little Pinwheel23 January 2011 at 00:24

    oh how sweet! I would love some leftovers! but I am sure I won't be the first person to ask for a piece! beautiful weekend xx

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  2. nicole23 January 2011 at 00:38

    those dinosaurs look amazing! nothing to worry about!
    and that cake, well i know what i'm having for dinner :D
    xo

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  3. Kate23 January 2011 at 00:42

    mmm, that cake looks good!

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  4. Maxabella23 January 2011 at 00:50

    Did you make that divine cake!?!? Really!???! I am SO impressed. My kids are in awe. Oh no, Max wants a dinosaur cake just like it for his next birthday. Should never have shown them!!!! Help! x

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  5. Squiggly Rainbow23 January 2011 at 00:56

    Lovely xo, nothing like Daddy being home! My kids get confused with shift work changes, so feel extra surprised at times! Happy birthday to your little man! xo

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  6. CurlyPops23 January 2011 at 01:01

    The dinosaur cake turned out so cool! Wowee it looks absolutely delicious too.
    Hope you had a fantastic weekend.

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  7. Catherine23 January 2011 at 01:23

    Adorable! Such a sweet birthday cake and how lovely that the whole family is together. It does the heart good to see such a happy little home!

    Hope you are having a beautiful January Cathie!
    xo Catherine

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  8. Anonymous23 January 2011 at 02:11

    aww such a lovely post and that cake looks to yummy for words. Have a lovely family sunday, Dee x

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  9. Anonymous23 January 2011 at 02:13

    I love the photos and how they capture such wonderful memories. And the cake? well there aren't enough superlatives really.

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  10. Michelle23 January 2011 at 02:58

    The cake is amazing - love the dinosaurs. We have had daddy home for a month now. It will be his first day back at work tomorrow and he will be missed :(

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  11. mel @ loved handmade23 January 2011 at 03:07

    what a fantastic cake! Happy birthday to your little one. Lovely, lovely grateful post...x

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  12. teddybearswednesday23 January 2011 at 03:13

    Oh my god cathie, that cake is AMAZING!! and I love those dinosaurs so much it hearts.
    Post as always from you xo

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  13. Cate23 January 2011 at 03:36

    Will so not be showing my kids that cake - Snowbear was saying on friday that she wants to make a little rapunzel for the top of Monkey's b'day - you know, like they do in Ace of Cakes - and I told her that we just can't do that (so she'd better not find out that we could!!)
    Looks so fab :-)
    xxxCate

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  14. Sandrine23 January 2011 at 03:56

    WOW, not sure if the dinos were edible but they are just AWESOME!What a sweet post Cathie.
    Have a great week ahead x

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  15. Cherie23 January 2011 at 04:11

    Gratefulness abounds around you Darling ... your posts are totally gorgeous♥

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  16. Sarah23 January 2011 at 04:30

    Wow Cathie, what a gorgeous cake. I especially like the footprints. It reminds me of a book my son was given for his birthday this weekend - Harry and the Bucket full of Dinosaurs. Do you know it? Very cute for a little dino lover!

    I made a chocolate cake filled with raspberries and cream for Oesch yesterday, with chocolate icing and a big number 2 on top made out of blueberries. Nothing on your creation, hmmm.... I think I might bookmark your dino cake for next year!

    Have a gorgeous week

    x Sarah

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  17. Christie - Childhood 10123 January 2011 at 04:54

    What gorgeous dinosaurs and the cake looks so scrumptious. Birthdays are awesome, for lil kids and big ones :)

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  18. kylie23 January 2011 at 05:05

    Love the cake, is the recipe a secret?? I'd love to bake for my gluten free dairy free sisters boyfriend

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  19. Daydream Living23 January 2011 at 07:38

    That last picture is so precious, love it!
    Maureen

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  20. Anonymous23 January 2011 at 07:56

    So so so soooooo pretty cake!!! Cathie, you have done another great job!!! I love it!! The images are so lovely!! Hava a wonderful week, dear! Bela

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  21. posie blogs Jennie McClelland23 January 2011 at 14:33

    Seriously, that cake was incredible, cutest dinosaurs ever!! But the shot of your children with their papa, that is beautiful. I know my children are missing out on so much with their Daddy living interstate & overseas for 3 years, but when he's home, he's HOME & all about the children, i can cope, it's different for them. As always, peace love & harmony at m.e, love Posie

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  22. koralee23 January 2011 at 15:07

    Oh it all looks so lovely...so much love going on here today...hugs. xo

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  23. Kat23 January 2011 at 16:28

    Those dinosaurs are awesome! Are they made from fondant? I would love to learn how to make things like that.

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  24. Beky23 January 2011 at 16:50

    Awwwww. So that's what hubby looks like. :-)

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  25. Sarah23 January 2011 at 17:25

    THEY are PERFECT!!! What awesome awesome dinosaurs...

    On the hubby front - you know how some couple just look like they match - well he looks like your match...

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  26. Libbie23 January 2011 at 18:58

    Those dinosaurs!!! They are way too cute! & then you show the middle of the cut cake & just torture us all!!!! It looks so delicious! Love it! Those are 2 lucky boys to have YOU for an aunt!!!

    Oh & that picture of your kids with Daddy!!! PRICELESS!!! It looks like the perfect gallery art!

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  27. Anonymous23 January 2011 at 19:04

    Oh Cathie that looks DELICIOUS!!!! YUM!! While I dont think mine would turn out as good as that I think its a recipe I would have to try! I am earmarking this for my little mans birthday in August, he is obsessed with dinosaurs at the moment and if he is anything like his sister the obsession will last for at least a few more months. Fondant dinosaurs, what on earth could be better for a little fellas birthday :)

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  28. Lish23 January 2011 at 20:43

    Cathie those dinosaurs are so cute! You did a fantastic job and that cake looks amazingly yummy! Drool!

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  29. beachvintage.com23 January 2011 at 21:39

    Yummie birthday cake Cathie.

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  30. posie blogs Jennie McClelland24 January 2011 at 02:30

    Guess what gorgeous girl, you won my Japanese fabric giveaway on my Qld Flood Appeal patchwork quilt auction. Congratulations, love Posie

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  31. NKriste24 January 2011 at 04:04

    Really sweet photos, Cathie! Thanks for sharing. :)

    I love how kids get SO excited for their birthdays!

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  32. Cat24 January 2011 at 04:16

    Your nephews adored that cake that you made, it's beautiful and looks soo yummy. Have a wonderful day tomorrow sweetie. xo

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  33. Michaja24 January 2011 at 12:02

    Great shots and delicious cake or at least it looks like an amazing good cake!

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  34. Emma Burgess25 January 2011 at 00:38

    Hi Cathie,

    So many things to make me smile there- thanks. Love those smiling, happy faces! Have a lovely week. Emma.

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  35. Off The Peg25 January 2011 at 17:17

    Too cute! and that cake is amazing!! :)

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  36. Photography26 January 2011 at 03:10

    Great shots! Love the cake :o)

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