9.22.2011

A few more birthday presents

I had my last of three parties last weekend for my birthday and lo and behold, I got two more books! Two more books that I am really excited about:

The Night Circus/Erin Morgenstern
The Art of Fielding/Chad Harbach



Thank you to my wonderful sister and her generous family. While we are on the subject of my sister, I have to show you the AMAZING birthday cake she made for me. A birthday cake to top all birthday cakes... the RAINBOW CAKE.



Butter cream frosting and six colorful layers, this is by far the best birthday cake I've ever had. Not only did it look awesome, but it was quite tasty. I'm thinking my sister is proooobably way cooler than your sister.

Anyway, the birthday is officially over and I've received so many good books to read I really don't need any new ones for quite awhile. Really.

19 comments:

  1. That is indeed one amazing cake. I actually sent this link to a couple of friends who are proud amateur bakers and one has already come back to me saying, and I quote, "niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"

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  2. Not to over-hype an already hyped book, but I am reading the Night Circus right now and absolutely loving it. I've heard great things about the Art of Fielding as well. Happy late birthday and enjoy your books and your gorgeous cake! :)

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  3. Alex, That's awesome! I was seriously so excited about this cake, but I think my sister was even more excited to bake it!

    L.L., Good to hear! And thanks :)

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  4. That cake is awesome! Gonna make my sister make me a rainbow cake next year - LOL! And those two books are supposed to be excellent - enjoy!

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  5. Whoa! That cake is awesome! Great books too.

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  6. While planning my nieces birthday party, I told my sister that since Syd wanted Barbies instead of rainbows that I would be having a rainbow themed birthday party. (Sisters are seriously the greatest invention ever)

    The Night Circus is great and I'm still torn about The Art of Fielding. Can't wait to hear what you think!

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  7. Woah, THE ART OF FIELDING. I am officially jealous. And kick-ass rainbow cake

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  8. You seriously cleaned up in the book department this year. That cake is fantastic too! I've seen those before and always wanted to attempt to make one.

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  9. Nadia, You should!

    lola, Yes she did a great job.

    Melissa, That is awesome. You've definitely got to do this cake then!

    Ben, Tres kick-ass.

    Melissa, Don't I know it! I feel so lucky.

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  10. I love that cake! And enjoy your new books. I'm on a strict book buying ban at the moment, but I had a copy of The Night Circus in my hands today and could barely force myself away. In addition to sounding great, it's so gorgeous as an object.

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  11. Look at that cool cake, and the BOOKS - awesome ones! Happy belated

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  12. Nice books! And that cake is awesome

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  13. Exciting! I want The Night Circus so bad! I've been trying to persuade my book club into selecting it for our October read. Lucky lady!! The cake is awesome. I've been seeing photos of layer cakes like this and am tempted to try it out. So glad to see you enjoyed it!

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  14. Your sister is terrific! Kudos for her magical abilities.

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  15. That cake is amazing. I can't even imagine how she did it.

    Glad it was a happy birthday!

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  16. Whoa, that cake is gorgeous! Yum!

    The Night Circus is currently watching me from my shelf. I seriously need to read it soon or I'll be the last person left who hasn't read it! Enjoy your new books :)

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  17. I could've sworn I just left a comment.

    Anywho.

    THAT IS THE COOLEST CAKE EVER!!!! And I hope you like The Night Circus as much as I did.

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  18. Ahhhhh!! I love rainbows *__* I hope you had a fantastic day. Belated Happy Bday :)

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