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We all know that a 9 turned upside down is really 2+6 :mrgreen:

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This was not my best breakfast ever – lots of logistics went awry! The previously frozen pumpkin didn’t really stir in well enough to the ‘cake batter and I made quite a mess in the kitchen trying to think of something celebratory to do for breakfast!! I feel so disorganized today!

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My Pumpkin Oh cake has gotten too dry to be delicious, but the icing was still good! So I plopped the icing into a piping bag and attempted to re-purpose it onto my pancakes. Unfortunately it was ice cold and too low in volume to really get a good pipe. But it still worked!

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Despite the bumps in the road, these pancakes TASTED AMAZING!! Topped with tons of Biscoff spread (is there a better flavor on the earth?), pan-seared bananas, and cream cheese frosting, they were plump and doughy and oh-so-good with an episode of House Hunters.

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I’m sad that Matt is really busy today and couldn’t stay home with me, but we’re meeting up in a bit for a mid-morning hike and lunch date and continuing the festivities with a fun dinner out tonight.

[Successful foam! 30 seconds in the microwave in the mug, Birthday Tea poured on top!]

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I turn 26+3 29 officially at 9:35am! You can read my birth story here : )

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  3. Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says

    Happy Happy Birthday to you, Kath!! I hope it’s an amazing day for you. Your breakfast looked like it was a great start to your day. 🙂

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  4. Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says

    Happy ’26’ Birthday, Kath! 😉

    Have a wonderful hike and a lunch. And congratulations to awesome foam.

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  7. Cait's Plate says

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATH!!!!!!!! How does it feel to finally be 26?! 😉 I hope you have an absolutely fabulous day!

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  10. Colleen (What's Baking in the Barbershop) says

    You were born in Massachusetts! Yay! Just read your birth story 🙂 Happy day to you! Enjoy!

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  15. Katie says

    Happy happy birthday! Last night when I was thinking about what I needed to do today I was thinking that my library books are due and that it was your birthday. The pancakes look delicious, I was just thinking this morning as I was making my pumpkin oats that Pumpkin Oh oatmeal would be wonderful. Sorry the breakfast didn’t quite go as well as desired, but it still looks delicious. Have a fun and relaxing birthday, you deserve it!

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  23. Lindsay says

    Altho here in Korea…we’re hours into the future..so I CAN actually say your bday looks bright from here!! 😛

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  24. Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says

    Hoping you have a splendid birthday today (and all week)!!

    I’ve never had good luck freezing pumpkin; it always gets really watery on me.

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  25. Janelle says

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU , HAPPY BIRTHDY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KATH! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! i hope you have a fanastic birthday and the best year ahead !

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  35. Olena (The Fit Gourmet) says

    29 is so much better than 26 because your head is in the exactly right place. See? “9” vs. “6” 🙂

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  37. Jenna says

    Happy birthday Kath! I hope that you have an incredible 29th year — I can’t wait to read all about it =)

    Your breakfast looks delicious, per usual!

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  39. Krystina (Organically Me) says

    It’s cute that you made yourself a birthday breakfast. On my 21st I made myself some special cake batter overnight oats with lots of sprinkles. 🙂

    Oh, and happy 26th birthday! 😉

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  44. Andrea (From Seed to Stomach) says

    Happy Birthday, Kath! I had my 2-9 (gulp) earlier this year and while it was great, your breakfast looks much tastier than my b-day start to the day was! By the way, have you ever tried fastachi nut butters? I know what a fan you are and saw your barney butter sale on opensky today, so I had to ask because I just discovered them this summer at my local farmers market. They’re based up here in MA but ship and their pecan and pistachio butters are my all-time favorite nut butters. Insanely delicious and hand-roasted in small batches! I’m eating some pistachio butter with an apple right now. mmmm.

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  45. Cat @Breakfast to Bed says

    Happy Birthday!!!! I vote that you buy yourself some pumpkin ice cream and swirl hot biscoff spread on it. Forget about the candles though, that could get iffy.

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  51. Brianna says

    Happy birthday, Kath! Have a great day! Only one year until the big 3-0! (But of course, 2 x 6 is 3, add the 0…)

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  61. lynda @ healthy hoboken girl says

    Happy Birthday to you & ME…..we share the same bday!! How fun, I knew you were special when I met you at HLS!

    Thanks for all you give of yourself everyday…you make so many of us eat healthier, have fun in our kitchens and enjoy life!

    This is ‘our’ day, celebrate! Wishing you a wonderful year!!

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  65. Katie says

    Fun birth story! What time did your parents arrive at the hospital? It looks like they had a little time to spare before you made your grand entrance into the world. My daughter may have been born in the car if that had happened to us! We were only at the hospital about 1 1/2 hours before she was born. The police officer was certainly in the right place at the right time, we are certainly lucky to have cell phones for emergencies. Do you have the rock in a very special place?

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    • Mom says

      We got there around four or so I think, so about five hours. But the contractions coming so close was what made the policeman nervous. We were pretty calm.

      Glad you were at the hospital! Wow.

      The rock is in a garden near the house. Birthday Rock is ready to move to Charlottesvile now though.

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      • Katie says

        Thanks for the response Kath’s mom. My daughter turns 6 on November 3. I was only dilated 1/2 cm when I got there and an hour later I was pushing without the doctor being there yet. I was apologizing about a year later when my son was born on November 15 because we were at the hospital twice as long (between 3 and 4 hours) before he was born. The rock should make the move soon and be put in a very prominent place. Kath hinted there was a project involving dirt. Maybe the rock could be incorporated? BTW, you deserve to celebrate today too, on the 29th anniversary of Kath’s “birth” day.

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        • Mom says

          Katie, Good labors, that’s for sure!

          Yes, I’m sure you know too, your kids’ birthdays sure bring back the memories! Thanks for the good wishes.

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          • Katie says

            My good friend who was my doula during both deliveries says that I was meant to have babies. I had two 12 months and 12 days apart and they will be 5 and 6 in November so I think we are done. I was lucky to have very easy pregnancies that allowed me to be very active and exercise up until the day I gave birth and I felt great after. We want them to grow up and be independent, yet it makes me sad that they aren’t little any longer. My kids are readers and I was remembering that you are an author, can you remind me of the titles you have written? Thanks!

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            • Mom says

              Katie, Fun to have a friend be your dula! I’m afraid I haven’t had many books come out lately, but I have a new agent and have just finished a new novel, so I’m hopeful. You can see my books here: http://barbarakyounger.com/

              Thanks for asking. Love readers!!

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  66. Christina says

    Happy birthday Kath!! I’m loving all these October birthday’s! Me and my fiance are both in October, including my aunt, 2 cousins and best friend! Phew! #teamscorpio

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  67. Maria @ Sinfully Nutritious says

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!

    My 37th is in 3 weeks…dreading…dreading…dreading (I still feel like I am in my 20’s thanks to eating real food :)!!!!!!

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  72. Dad says

    Only one more year until you can’t be trusted 😉 Happy Birthday Sweetie!

    ~”Never trust anyone over 30″ — Jack Weinberg, c. 1965

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  77. Casey @ oatsandnanners says

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATH! It feels like we’re all celebrating your 29th today 🙂 Maybe that means a cupcake trip… hmm? Hope it’s amazing!

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  78. Lisa says

    Happy Birthday Kath! I really enjoy reading your blog and discovering all kinds of wonderful recipes that are healthy. I discovered Kodiak Cakes and Biscoff at my local store, and let’s just say I’ve never eaten so many pancakes in my life..LOL! My 10 year old son tried the Biscoff and said, “it’s like heaven in a jar”. Thanks again for your hard work! Enjoy your special day!

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  85. polly says

    happy birthday to the sweetest oatmeal eatin, bread lovin, happy girl! enjoy every bit of it, Kath. someday i really will meet you in person and give you a proper hug! and then… i will ask kindly for a huge hunk of bread, please. : ) love from the yum fam. XOXO

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  100. Danielle @ weightsandmeasures says

    Happy Birthday! I really want some pumpkin oh… or just the frosting. To me, cake is really just a conduit for icing. Yum!

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  101. whitney says

    Happy birthday! To celebrate, you should make a list of your favorite 29 favorite things you’ve cooked/posted throughout the year!! 🙂

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  110. Kimberly says

    Happy birthday or should I say Happy KERFday! It seems like only 26 days ago that your birth month started and it’s finally here! I hope Matt takes you somewhere KERFtabulous for dinner tonight. May your day be filled with oatmeal bowls, Body Pump, Biscoff spread, pumpkin, and all the other things you love!

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    • Amanda says

      KERFday!!!! That is such a great idea, it should totally be a holiday!!!!!!
      Oh and happy birthday Kath, 29, own it!

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        • Aimz says

          It should be a holiday celebrated worldwide so no one has to go to work! With a whole month of festivities leading up to it including oatmeal bowls with a spoonful of Biscoff spread for all!

          It would be second only to Christmas!

          Seriously though Kath, happy birthday! May you be 26 + _____ for many years to come 🙂 Enjoy your day with Matt! Enjoy some cake tonight! (Not with recycled frosting!)

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          • Josie says

            Is it possible to make Biscoff frosting? That would taste amazing on a yellow butter cake *wanders off to google*

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  115. Gem says

    Happy 29th Birthday Kath! I’ve been reading for a while now and thought it might be a nice time to pluck up the courage to say hi, so Hi! 🙂 And I wanted to say how happy I am to learn you can get Biscoff in the States! It’s been my favourite way to sweeten my porridge since being introduced to it (although I know it as “Speculoos”) by my (Dutch) boyfriend. I’ve never seen it in the UK. He’s moving out to Baltimore tomorrow + I’m hoping to join him in the spring (successful PhD thesis writing + job search permitting :S), so it’s nice to know I’ll be able to get my favourite condiment out there 😀
    Sorry, long comment! Hope you (‘ve had, sorry, it’s getting dark here already…) are having a wonderful birthday 😀

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  116. Ingunn says

    Happy birthday!! There’s nothing better than a birthday hike – that’s how I’ve celebrated my last two, and it’s so much better than a party (especially when there’s beer on the summit).

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  127. Christine says

    Happy Birthday Kath! Great birth story! My husband and I always bring home a small rock from our vacations to remember each one. I hope you and your rock are reunited soon! Maybe it can be used with the secret dirt project?

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  128. Faith says

    Happy Birthday, Kath!! I’m sending happy birthday wishes, hugs, and of course thoughts of birthday cake your way!

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  130. Kelly says

    I’m guessing the 26 love is just because it is your birthday, but I’m curious, are you sad to be turning 29 or excited? I’m always curious because there is so much of society that makes it seem like as women it’s tragic to lose our youth, yet I find I am so much more confident and secure in my skin at 28 than I was at 21 or 18 or even 26. I’m actually really looking forward to being 29.

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    • KathEats says

      Other than the fact that I think all ages ending in 9 are trashy 🙂 (19 is the worst!)

      I’m excited. I like being a mature adult. Every year of my life seems to get better (knock on wood!) as we become more established in our life’s path. So happy we were able to open a business and buy a house this year! Something we couldnt’ have done 10 years ago. And with a last name like Younger, I’ll always feel young!

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      • A reader says

        Well I doubt many people are able to buy a house or open a business when they’re 19 and most likely single, newly graduated…

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  140. Lena @Fit on the Rocks says

    Happy Birthday! I don’t know if I’ll be willing to wake up early enough to make myself a really nice breakfast on my birthday before work, but yours looks great!

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  143. Jessica says

    Happy birthday!

    I think you might like this NY Times article. It’s about one of the first U.S. women to fight for the right to do long-distance runs in competitive races. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/26/sports/julia-chase-brand-a-leading-pioneer-in-womens-running.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1

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  144. TeenyLittleSuperChef says

    Well 3rd, 26th birthday Kath! Despite your few setbacks in the kitchen, your breakfast still managed to look insanely delicious and screen-lickable. Good way to start off the day of your birth. I hope you have a great day and enjoy celebrating everything you!
    P.S. I’m having a huge bowl of pumpkin-banana oatmeal in your honor as we speak 🙂

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  148. Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says

    Happy Birthday, Kath! I turn 29 next month…so let’s make it an amazing year (before the dreaded 30!!!) Haha! 🙂

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  149. Lindsey Grossman @ Lindsey Living says

    Are really 29? That’s what they all say;) Seriously, happy happy birthday! Hope you’re having a fabulous one!

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  150. Courtney @ The Petite AthlEAT says

    Sorry to be the last to wish you HAPPY BIRTHDAY! But oh my goodness, why must your food always look SO GOOD?!?!?! 🙂 Hope you celebrate fantastically!

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  151. Brittnie (A Joy Renewed) says

    Have a wonderful birthday. You deserve it! I have been following your blog for a few years now and it is always fun to read about your birthday celebrations. Enjoy every second!

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  164. Stephanie @cookinfanatic says

    Happy Birthday Kath, hope it’s wonderful!! I am about to leave 29 in less than 3 months… ahhhh dreaded “30” here I come?!?! Enjoy that last year in the 20’s u youngster 😉

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  166. [email protected] Oatmeal After Spinning says

    I made it with a few hours to spare! I hiked on my birthday this year (it was snow hiking though since Im a winter baby!) Hope you had a wonderful day- can’t wait to hear about your bday dinner!

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  169. Hannah says

    Happy Birthday!!! I was excited to find out that one of my favorite bloggers to read has the same birthday as me! I hope it was wonderful!

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  171. ~Christy @ wonderofallthings says

    Happy Birthday, Kath! Glad to see you haven’t been back to the blog since breakfast — hope the day is everything you want it to be 🙂

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  179. Raewyn says

    Happy Birthday, Kath!!! I KNOW it’s a special one and I’m more than sure you’re having a wonderful time. Teehee – the first post I ever read on your blog was “Perfect Pair and Pear” on October 29th, 2009…and now it’s your 29th Bday! 😀 Love your blog. Happy KERFday, or, as Owl wrote: “HIPY PAPY BTHETHDTH THUTHDA BTHUTHDY. Pooh looked on admiringly…” 🙂

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  182. Hot Coco @ Flab to Fab says

    Hi, Kathy! Happy-happy birthday to you! 🙂 Your pumpkin made me laugh out loud; love it!! 🙂 Have a great day.

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