Noodle celebrated her birthday while we were in Florida. This makes her, as I noted she wrote recently, "Currently 10" and chomping at the bit to grow older (despite my pleas to the contrary).
The birthday was celebrated, of course, with dinner. N requested Grandma's Noodles, of course. Between my sister, myself and my Mom's actual noodle kettle, we did pretty darn well at replicating this delicious family favorite. Eaten with apple sauce, of course.
Cake-wise, the girl wanted "White cake with strawberry frosting and strawberries on top". Which became a Lady Baltimore Cake swirled wtih Strawberry Jam topped with Fresh Strawberry Icing (basically butter, powdered sugar and strawberries) and fresh strawberries - the first of the Florida season and 10 candles.
It kinda cracked down the middle, but it was Good, Good, Good.
There were presents for Noodle and for cousin N, hitting 23 (I think) a few days later and lots of family silly time.
A Birthday Party So Glorious that some refused to lose the lei for days after.
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