the day to me

On my actual birthday, we had a babysitter and went to an awesome japanese restaurant called TOMO for a 6-course dinner, definitely a splurge dinner but eating out at new restaurants is a favorite of mine so it made my day.

Another year older and what do I get? A homemade cheesecake made by my husband himself (but supervised by me) for the family dinner that upcoming Sunday.


I LOVE this cheesecake and was excited when Steve volunteered to make it.


Recipe found here (I add a simple graham crust and omit the brandy from the sauce ;)


Mmmmm, you've got to make this, seriously.

Cooper's first taste of cheesecake and he is a new fan.


Opening presents at the Clarks.