DC Cupcakes

Last Friday, Brendan, being the amazing man he is, took me on the 

BEST DATE!!!

He took me to see Katharine and Sophie of DC Cupcakes. They talked all about how they got started, how they grew and how they dealt with the rapid expansion and TV show. They then taught us how to make the Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes! 

Then to top it all off, I finally to to try a DC cupcake! Brendan got the Peanut Butter Fudge (right) and I got the Pumpkin (right). And you know what? They were the best cupcakes I have ever had! I can't wait to try out the recipe myself!

 

Before the show, I met Brendan on OSU campus and we got delicious pitas then ice cream at the creamery. 

(Yes, I got two desserts that night. Don't judge!)

Lemonade Cake

Delish!

Pink Boxing Gloves

 

Girls Night after work.  Punching bags, wrist wraps and yes, those are PINK boxing gloves! I was really grateful for them too. Those bags are hard! I wished I had more protection for my legs. I think I was a bit too enthusiastic with my kicks. I came home with bruises! Super fun though!

Where Did the Cucumbers Go?

After the plethora of cucumbers we got creative and made pickles!

Playing on Labor Day!

On Labor Day, we did no work. We played! Our friends the Moons came to visit from Michigan so we showed them the town. One stop we had to make was Shmidt's. A fantastic restaurant in German Village. I have to say, I have heard over and over again how good it was, and we were not disappointed.

We also made it to the Book Loft, which is the best maze of a bookstore I have ever been in. In there, we found this particular book. In case you cannot read the little red sticker, this book is Bella and Edward's favourite book. I noticed that lots of classic books are now come with these new "twilightish" book covers. I guess if it gets more teens reading... 

There is nothing, I repeat NOTHING, better than a baby falling asleep in your arms.

Little Joseph kept us highly entertained!!!

After a fun day with the  Moons, we got to go to this adorable little girl's golden rainbow birthday party.

Overall a very great day!

Odd Compliment

Not sure if you have ever seen those Daily Odd Compliments. If not, here is an hour or so of entertainment. If so, here is one I got that kind of made my day.

Why, thank you!

Guess all my early morning runs are paying off!

Balloon Festival

 

Brendan and I took some friends and enjoyed watching all the hot air balloons at the Balloon Festival. I mostly had fun trying to take photos as fast as possible!