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30 Years Of Sprinkles

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I can’t believe I’m 30! It seems like an age you wait your whole life for…and it’s just…here. One day you wake up and you’re a new decade. Honestly, I haven’t had that much time to think about it because I’ve been living life day to day with Maze, but I’m actually really happy to turn 30. It’s a nice, mature age and I think it fits my mindset these days. People who are older than 30 have told me that it’s the best decade, so I’m excited!

Pumpkin Kodiak cake to celebrate the occasion!! Topped with Birthday Cake Nutty Butter and Autumn Spice Granola! And sprinkles!

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Mazen gave me a 5.5 hour stretch of sleep last night for my present. And 1,000 smiles!!! After breakfast, the two of us went out on a long walk – about an hour. He slept, I pondered.

And then we met up with Matt and drove into the countryside for lunch

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Back to Pippin Hill! When we planned this event I didn’t know I’d be going with my mothers’ group earlier in the week, but I had no problem going twice : ) Thanks to Faith + Tate, Hillary, Alex and Finn and Holly + her Finn for joining us!

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Matt and I shared a tasting and ordered bites for lunch

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A ham, pear and grilled greens salad topped with pine nuts

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Root Veggie Soup with crostini

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And local trout, which was so good!

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The portions were really small, but luckily, we had cupcakes for dessert!!

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Delicious, incredible Sweethaus delights!! We actually did a trade with the Sweethaus owners who love our Great Harvest scuffins. These totally made my day! They are the best cupcakes I’ve ever had.

Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Coconut, Pistachio, Carrot Cake, Red Velvet and Pumpkin Spice!

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I love the Strawberry, the Pumpkin Spice and the Coconut the most, but if I had to pick a top fav, Coconut wins!

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We drove from Pippin Hill to one more winery to end the afternoon. FYI, we were not driving my car, and that was SO exciting!! More details coming to BERF soon : )

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We had never been to First Colony Winery, so we made that our second and final destination. I was much more interested in the cupcakes than the wine though : )

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Back home, Matt gave me his gift – cute fancy gloves (with missing fingers for typing!) and a pretty pair of earrings!

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We then got dressed up

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And handed sweet Maze off to his KK so we could go out to a nice dinner!

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We left a bottle of pumped milk and left them snuggling on the porch.

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Karen gave me a new pair of dress pants and a cute top from LOFT, which I wore to dinner. Thanks for the presents Karen, including the night out!

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Matt and I had a gift certificate to Al Dente, a nice Italian restaurant here. The CEO of Great Harvest, Mike, gave it to us after we spoke at Darden last year. We had been saving it for just the right night (and a time when I could partake in some red wine!)

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<3 the bread plate

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We shared this bottle of red, although Matt got much more than I did because I was the DD and a mama who didn’t want too much.

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Figgy salad to start – pretty good with lots of crunchy toppings!

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But Matt’s Scallops with Brandy + Shrooms stole the course. Great flavor combos!!

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For dinner I had a whole baked trout in a tomato + caper sauce with a side of green beans. Loved it!

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And Matt had sea bass with orzo and artichokes – good but mine won (for once!)

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Believe it or not, we were way too full for dessert. I never turn down dessert, especially on my birthday, but if that is any indication of how eager we were to get home to our little peanut, that should tell you something : ) Plus – too many cupcakes!

But our server brought us some Sambuca on the house to end the meal – anise flavor. It was the perfect palate cleanser. [Also that goblet looks huuuuuge but the camera was just under it. Also I stuck my tongue in it and called it a night : ) ]

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I feel like I have been eating and eating and eating lately. Definitely one of those times where I can’t wait to get back to salads and fruit and foods that leave me feeling fresh inside! But that’s what births…and birthdays…are for!

Time to go snuggle!

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  6. Coco says

    Happy birthday Kath! 30s is definitely great decade, I’m happier than I’ve ever been in my 20s. I guess it’s because we become wiser and know exactly what we value the most and know to to get them.

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  9. Judy says

    Ok that last picture is is heart warming….glad you had a wonderful birthday. Thinking back to 30 I think my life was much the same, except child #3 was on the way. Hang on to these times I can’t stress that enough they go by so fast.
    Hugs,
    Judy

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  14. Ashley says

    Happy birthday!! Also, I have to share — I’m sure you don’t remember me from the tons of comments you get, but back when you announced you were expecting I commented how funny it was that we are both dietitians and had the same due date. Later on when you posted the girl names you had considered if it had been a girl, our name that we’ve had forever (Clementine) was on your list! And, my mother-in-law also goes by KK! Cracks me up — I keep waiting for even more crazy similarities!

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  15. Jenn says

    Happy 30th! It is definitely a great decade. I think as we get older, we become more appreciative of everything around us thus making us happier. Looks like you had a wonderful day of celebrations. Those cupcakes look so yummy. I’ll have to make a mental note to stop by the next time I’m in town!

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  16. Kel says

    Looks like you were in a trout-y mood for your 30th! Happy Birthday to you again!

    Karen and Mazen look so cute in that picture!

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  17. [email protected] says

    Happy 30th birthday. It’s really not that bad being 30+ because you generally have more disposable income and start to value the important things in life. I’m 34 now and have had a lot more fun in my 30s than I did for much of my 20s.

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  21. cait says

    Happy birthday!!

    The cupcake/scudding swap sounds good. My family owns a restaurant/ice cream shop & always swap ice cream for yummy piazza from a next door pizzeria. So fun!

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  32. Melissa says

    I love that last picture. I wish I would’ve taken more as my daughter got older, but honestly, trying to get her to settle down to nurse was hard enough, not to mention trying to take a picture to! LOL Take as many as you can while he’s still little – you’ll be glad you did!! 🙂

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  34. Ashley says

    Happy Birthday Kath! 🙂 Looks like Life is treating you well, healthy baby, handsome husband and wonderful support system in your family members to help with the little maze… <3 Enjoy!! 🙂 Hope your 30's treat you beautifully! 🙂

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  35. Tracy says

    Glad the two of you had a nice night out alone. Isn’t it funny that you dream of those rare chances to get a night out alone, but you want them to end quickly so you can get back home?!

    Since I’m in my 40s I have to say the 30s are a great decade (all 4 of my kids were born), but I hate to think the best is behind me!! The 40s have been great in a different way and I hope every decade to come is equally rewarding.

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  36. Jennifer says

    What a wonderful birthday! I love Matt’s gift to you. So pretty!

    The picture of Karen and Mazen is beautiful. That was so nice of her to watch Mazen and let you two have a night out together.

    The 30’s is a wonderful decade. I used to be worried about the 40’s but it’s all on how you feel. I’m 44 but feel like I’m in my 20’s. 🙂

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  39. Nicole says

    So much happiness! What a fun day, especially the sweet date night and Maze getting fun time with gma 🙂 those cupcakes look so soft, fluffy and light – I’d go for coconut hands down, bonus if it had strawberry in the cake 🙂

    Happy weekend!

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  42. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    Kath you look great and happy bday! Glad you are loving where you’re at in life and embracing this new decade!

    The ‘best cupcakes I’ve ever had’ is VERY high praise from you and wow, I wish I could sample one! They look incredible!

    And glad you were able to enjoy great meals, the winery, and sweet gifts from Matt, and time with your two main men in your life 🙂

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  43. Mo says

    What a great birthday! I’m 32 and I looked so forward to turning 30. I am so much more confident now than I was in my 20’s.

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  47. Hannah says

    Happy birthday, Kath!
    Looks like a fantastic day. Mazen is still as precious as ever.
    I have go to visit Charlotteville or near so I can taste those yummy-looking cupcakes and all the fab food I drool over constantly on your blog. : )
    -a reader

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  48. Karen H says

    Happy Birthday, Kath! Looks like it was a great and delicious day! I was 29 when my first child was born, and like you, hardly even noticed 30! It is a great time of your life. Enjoy!

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  52. Randy says

    Happy birthday Kath, glad you got to have such a nice celebration….30 only comes once! The food looked great (think they could have skipped having the fish eyes looking at you from the plate) and very tasty, well presented.

    What a wonderful family you have, congratulations on the big 30.

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  55. Hilary (Four Little Forks) says

    Welcome to your thirties! Totally agree with the other commenters – the thirties are definitely the best decade so far. And with a gorgeous new baby, a handsome hubs and a cute new outfit, you are starting the decade off right! Happy birthday 🙂

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  56. j says

    You guys (and KK) are all too cute for words. 30’s are good, 40’s are better I think. But, now I’m 51, in the best shape of my life, confident in work, relationships, life in general, so maybe this is the best decade? Happy B-day mama:)

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  60. Anita says

    Have the happiest birthday Kath. Health, Happiness, Prosperity, Love and much joy now and always. From my family to yours, we send you big hugs.

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  65. Rachel Farge-Mills says

    Happy belated birthday Kath!!! It sounds like you got to have an amazing night out. I bet the best part is being able to come back to you little cutie though. Hard to get away at first, but it is good for you to have couple, adult time alone too at times. 🙂

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  69. Jill says

    Hi Kath,
    Can you share where the fingerless gloves are from? I have been looking for some and those look great! Thanks!

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  72. Carrie says

    Happy belated birthday, Kath! Glad you had such a great day. I’m sure you were stuffed after all of those amazing meals. I told my parents about Pippin Hill & they’re going to check it out soon. Thanks!

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  74. Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says

    Happy Birthday again! I wish I could have skipped work and come to lunch and wine tasting with y’all. It looks like so much fun. 🙂 I am glad you had a lovely day full of friends and family! [That sounded so cheesy, but I mean it!]

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  77. Jelli says

    Many congrats, Kath. I’ll bet this will be one unforgettable year for you and your sweet family of 3. Glad you have such a supportive mother-in-love around to help you out. Oh, what I’d give to have mine nearby. She’s a gem!

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