So Many Firsts....

I experienced so many firsts last week. For the first time I turned 32. I tasted a record breaking number of desserts made in honor of my birthday.  My mother-in-law, Lois, made a coconut pie, strawberry pie, and red velvet cupcakes......

The kids made me these beautiful cake tops. 

I'm still cleaning up sprinkles from these confectionery beauties.  

Then, my mom made me a Strawberry Shortcake just like she had made when I was little.  I went to the spa for the first time this year :) and redeemed a gift certificate from my dad.  It was wonderful be doted on for hours. Also, I tasted my first frittata at my friend, Katie's, house. It tasted fantastic, I'm making it for the first time this week for my family and I know they'll love it, too! After we were full from breakfast I had my first experience creating a belly cast!  Not sure what a belly cast is?  Let me explain...

First, you cover your belly in sorta a Vaseline film (I absolutely have never done this before!) Looks like my belly has been dipped in a vat of frying oil!

Next, and still a first for me, you cover your belly in plaster strips like a broken arm.  And, while your cast is drying.....

Your very artistic friend paints your first Henna tattoo! What a great way to improve swollen, achy pregnancy feet--a new pedicure and fun Henna tattoos.

 I have to wait until after the baby is born to reveal the finished belly cast.  We are going to paint it to match the room and write the name and birth information on the cast.  Six months from now I know I'm going to hold that cast next to me and be shocked at how big I was.