Brad's 30th

I already mentioned that we went to NYC for Brad's 30th. We also had a little get together for him at the house when we got back. Our friends the Woodwards were in town packing up their house for the big move out West (we sure miss them!), so they came over along with the Joyners from our ward. We had some yummy Chocolate 'n' Cherries cake. We're so glad our friends could celebrate with us!

Eli had fun helping to blow out the candles, and he was convinced they were edible. Brad found him in the kitchen after we all had cake trying to eat the #0 candle - he took a big old bite out of it! We finally got around to opening gifts the next day (Eli also volunteered himself to help with that) and Brad was very pleased to get some new shoes for work from his folks, Encycolpedia of Nutritional Healing from my folks, an Ipod armband from the boys, and some Keen sandals from me.

Brad is definitely the most HANDSOME 30 year old I've ever come across... Love you honey!

Chocolate 'n' Cherries Cake

1 - chocolate fudge (or dark chocolate) cake mix
1 - can chocolate fudge (or dark chocolate) frosting
1 - can cherry pie filling
1- dark chocolate Hershey's bar

*Prepare cake according to directions for two 9 inch rounds.
Layer with frosting in the middle, then frost all around.
Top and garnish with cherry filling.
Use veggie peeler to make chocolate curls from the Hershey's bar
and sprinkle on top.
Yummy, easy, and voila!