Happy Birthday Angel

Our little angel would have been four yesterday. Instead, he's celebrating in heaven. We miss you, Sunshine!

Below is a little poem I found -- In remembrance of Aydan. . .

I looked toward the clouds today

And for a moment saw your face.
I know that you have gone
To such a peaceful place.

Did you show yourself to me today
To tell me you're all right?
Or was it just a daydream
Playing tricks upon my sight?

Then I thought of when you left,
Still too young to say a word.
Yet the look you gave us said it all,
In our hearts your goodbye was heard.

You have changed our lives forever.
Your short time here not if vain.
I hope you know we tried it all
To keep you safe from pain.

We will always feel the void inside,
Because you are not here.
But each new thought you send our way,
Let's us know you're always near.

So until our journey nears its end,
And we hear the angels sing.
We'll face each new day as it comes
And live off the love you bring.

~ James Sullivan

Recipe Share {Birthday Cake}

I'm sticking with the birthday theme for today's recipe share. So, here's a yummy-looking one for cake with Italian Meringue. Yum...

White Birthday Cake with Italian Meringue Icing

Birthdays, Cards, and Sales. . . Oh, my!

♫♪Happy Birthday to me. Happy Birthday...♪♫
Ok, you get the point. Tomorrow is my birthday! I want to celebrate with you, so I am offering 20% off everything in my shop, starting now!
May 28th is my "Etsyversary", so I will continue this sale throughout the
rest of the month of May.

Bird Bath and Flower Garden Note Cards ~ by Bird Haven
Vintage Style Greeting Card ~ by Seasonal Delights
Birthday Cake ~ by Paper Eclectiques
Another Gray Hare ~ by Card-Blanc Too

*Note: Please mention "birthday", or "b-day sale" (anything pertaining to "birthday") at checkout, and I will refund your 20% through PayPal or you can request a revised invoice before paying. Thanks so much - enjoy!

Psst! And a Happy Early Birthday to my niece, Alexandra, who turns 13 on the 26th!

Mystery Present

This was in my mailbox today!

It's perfect. And adorable!
Someone must know my birthday is Wednesday. Hmm...it's a mystery, for now.


UPDATE (5/20)
The lovely wallet from GetReadySetCLUTCH was a gift from my sister!
Thank you, Stephanie!

Cats, Cake, and Cooking ... Oh My!

First of all, DH's (that's "dear husband", for those of you who don't know) birthday was Monday. For the first time ever, I went out and bought an ice cream cake!! From where else, but Cold Stone Creamery. Yellow cake, sweet cream ice cream, chocolate shavings, fluffy frosting, and cookie dough goodness...Y.U.M!

Then, yesterday, we found two ADORABLE, abandoned kittens.
We all want to keep them, but it's just impossible with (**whispers very quietly** six) indoor cats already! They are just the cutest things! And so lovable. I hope I can find them good homes, and fast! If you're in the area, and you're interested in one of these little babies, please get in touch. (I'm adding a link to an online ad for them.) Like I said, they're adorable; one short-hair, solid black with green eyes; one long-hair white and gray with blue eyes. Both of them are girls and need lots of love. ♥
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Well, today will be spent taking care of these little guys, digging the Christmas tree/decorations out of storage, and cooking, cooking, and more cooking.
I hope everybody has a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!