Yar... today was my birthday... 31 years old. I was blathering on at lunch (Sticky Lips BBQ!) about how I am really in my thirties now because when you are thirty you couldn't be on Thirtysomething... cause your just thirty... but now.. I am thirtysomething... thirty.... one. I got a couple concerned stares.
This evening Aaron made me an amazing cake replica of my green beetle complete with a mini me (Dora the Explora... Tina's sister thinks she looks like me). It was delish also. My big present from Aaron was a violin, complete with violin lessons. I have always wanted to play an instrument and I love the violin. I can't even read music so I am waiting til after the wedding to see if we can teach this old dog a new trick.
HAPPY 31ST BIRTHDAY! I turned 31 this past march. Talk about depressing, no just kidding.. it's not that bad!
ReplyDeleteLove the cake! And a violin as a gift?! Aaron rocks. :)
Happy Birthday! A violin is a great gift! Wow! I started playing when I was about 11 but I've lost practice in the last couple of years. I'm sure you'll get the hang of it, though.
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ReplyDeletethat's cool. both the cake and the violin!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!
ReplyDeletei want to learn to play the violin. I play the piano-not very well and tried the flute (too hard). Guitar is hard too---I give up too easy.
ReplyDeleteGood luck. I wish my husband would make me a cake. Very cool.
I'm too lazy to sign in so I'll just say, Happy Birthday! I love the violin too, what a nice gift. Boy, those cooking classes really paid off, didn't they. --Elaine
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Jenny!
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to congratulate you on your wedding, it already looks great!
Good luck with the violin! :o)
happy birthday!! i like your cake. looks like it was a fun birthday. :)
ReplyDeletehey! Happy Birthday!! =)
ReplyDeleteHey Jennifer~ I'm Jennifer too. Just warning you, I've played piano, clarinet and violin...and violin was the hardest instrument to start playing (I minored in Piano and Clarinet performance at UCSD). I highly recommend the Suzuki method for violin playing, it is a great way of learning to play the violin!
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Birthday!! *keep smiling* Cool husband to be u have there :)/ Susanne.
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing gift! Very thoughtful, even if you never learn to play, definately the thought that counts. And if any of your future children *ahem* want to play...
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! A violin and homemade cake are both great gifts. I've always wanted to play the violin too. Oh and age? It's just a number.
ReplyDeleteCool, cool, cool. I hope you enjoy learning to play the violin...and I think you can teach an old dog new tricks. I am going to take photography classes next month and I can not wait.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!!! Man, Aaron has done it again. He is awesome!! Glad you have such a fantastic fiance. :)
ReplyDeletehappy birthday!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! You'll love the violin. I started playing at age 5 with a private Suzuki method instructor, and I played through college. I agree with Jennifer - the Suzuki method is AWESOME. I highly recommend it. Have fun!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteI played violin in elementary school and high school orchestra. Great instrument, have fun with it. Violin is something I'd like to get back into...
Happy Birthday to you, ljc! That cake is adorable, and Dora looks a little bit like your ljc toons!!
ReplyDeleteLet us know how you make out with the violin lessons. This 30-something used to play as a kid, but quit. I'd love to take it up again.
Oh happy happy birthday. Wow your fiancee is as crafty as you. Hope your violin lessons go well!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I turn 31 on the 31st of May, and it makes me think of Thirtysomething, too!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Just a lurker, but wow, that cake is awesome! Aaron is the bomb... (good thing you're marrying him. ;) Oh and about ThirtySomething, I use to watch that when I was in my teens thinking, 'oh.. they're in their 30's, that's old.' Doh. 'Hello, my name is old.' :P
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Happy happy happy birthday Jenny!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! 31 isn't so old!! Of course it's easy for me to say, I'm only going to be 25 this summer. My boyfriend's going to be 32 to this month, that's old. ha. Love the cake, Aaron's so talented.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I just began taking violin lessons a year and a half ago - it's a thing where you either pick it up fast in the beginning then slow down, or pick it up slowly, then learn faster. It's really fun though! ;) If you look on the internet, you can find some great sites to help you, just remember the strings go G D A E! :) G is the lowest, E is the highest!! Also rosten your new bow like mad or else it won't grab the strings/won't play.
ReplyDeletePost your playing when you begin, it's always fun to look back and hear how you started. - Jen - Yentl22@aol.com
Happy late Birthday!!! my birthday is tomorrow... the big 21!
ReplyDeletethe violin is exciting- i used to play when i was in elementary school and now i wish i hadn't given it up!
I enjoy being in my thirties much more than my twenties.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the decade!
Happy Birthday! What a cool cake and gift! I hope you enjoy both of them.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Jenny! What an awesome present - and cake! - Becca
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! :D
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Hope all of your wishes come true!
ReplyDeleteCellos are better. Or pianos.
happy birthday to you jenny! the violin plus lessons sounds like a great present. i like to think i'll never be too old to learn new things. have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! That's a really awesome cake and good luck with the violin lessons. When you're able to read music, you'll be empowered.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY! That cake looks wonderful. You and Aaron are such the talented couple. Best wishes to you both! -la chica alta
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday! Violin lessons sound wonderful. That's such a thoughtful gift from Aaron. How'd you get him to bake on his own? and a beetle cake, nonetheless?
ReplyDeleteto all yall people trying (or going to)a Violin or other stringed instrument (not guitar, they can speak for themselves) Dont give up! Get Private lessons, whatever it takes, talk to an experienced ____ist (Violinist, Violist Cellest, etc) and get the answers you need. whatever you need!
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