A Golden Day

Posted July 29th 2009 at 8:56 pm by Mara @ What's For Dinner?

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My birthday was just fantastic!

I’m exhausted, as is expected after a 6 hour day at the county fair in the sun with 8 little girls, but it was really truly, a great day. Adam came with me, and we had the pleasure of eating fried cheese curds, sharing a corn dog, fresh corn, and countless sugar-free beverages. He also helped the campers see the (invisible) nocturnal bunnies in the rabbit exhibit.

Every time my phone would make the little “message” noise, it was another Happy Birthday message from one of my amazing friends or family members, and each one truly made me smile. Thank you to ALL of you for making my day!

Quite a few campers had handmade cards for me, and let’s just say I won’t be paying for coffee for quite some time. A HUGE thank you to all my campers’ parents for the cards and gifts

After the fair (of which I have TONS of pictures I can’t post due to privacy issues), my sister, mom, and stepdad stopped by camp to say happy birthday and give me a couple gifts. I got gold flip flops from my mom, and a handful of little books from my sister, including a palm-sized Joy of Cooking! It was so great to have everyone I love in one place on my birthday!

When we finally got to leave camp, we headed to one of my favorite sushi places for a quick, non-fancy, yet amazing sushi dinner. Yes, I’ve had sushi 3 times since Saturday… I have a problem. Anyway, we started with Kani-Su, a mixed seaweed salad topped with crab, gourd, and a shrimp.

Then, we got some miso soup I didn’t eat, and then the plate of rolls came. Somehow we managed to order the most tempura-crusted rolls and sushi on the menu, but honestly? It’s what I wanted! I really don’t remember what was in all this, but it was quite delicious!

And, as a special treat, I got 2 pieces of avocado sushi, topped with eel sauce:

Then, at the end of the meal (without the embarrassing birthday candles and song!) came some mochi ice cream ball pieces that I ate with the included toothpick. 2 were chocolate, and the other 2 were orange sherbet.

When we got home, Adam gave me my birthday gift from him that I could tell he’d been itching to give me all night! I know what I’m doing Saturday!

A 50 min. massage, pedicure, and olive oil body glow from a local spa, and an Eye-Fi wireless SD card for my camera! I’m so beyond excited!!! Thank you Adam!

We have 2 quotes of the day, one that Adam heard, after he asked a girl why she was pouting. Her answer? “That girl is trying to be the boss of me!”

The one I heard: “Can I use my new rope to lasso balls?” (TWSS!)

I’m falling asleep as I type, so I’m signing off… officially 29! This is the year I get married!!!

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19 Responses to “A Golden Day”

Comment from Katy
Posted at: July 29, 2009 at 9:11 pm

Hey Mara..Happy Birthday! That sushi looks amazing…what restaurant is it (& in what town). We only have 2 sushi places down here…and I really only care for 1 of them.

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Comment from Adam
Posted at: July 29, 2009 at 10:20 pm

YOUR WELCOME!!!

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Comment from VeggieGirl
Posted at: July 29, 2009 at 11:02 pm

Aww yay!! What a wonderful celebration – happy birthday again, my dear friend!
VeggieGirl´s last blog ..Age = 92; Soul = 22

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Comment from glidingcalm
Posted at: July 29, 2009 at 11:19 pm

look at all that gorgeous japanese food!!!! making me hungry!!

and what a fabulous birthday gift!! ADAM DID GOOD!
hurray for a wonderul birthday Miss Mara!! You don’t deserve anything less!!!
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Comment from Lara (Thinspired)
Posted at: July 30, 2009 at 3:15 am

What a birthday!! That sushi looks To Die For! You deserve those birthday goodies, can’t wait to hear about the Eye Fi.
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Comment from MizFit
Posted at: July 30, 2009 at 5:41 am

IM SO GLAD YOU HAD A GREAT BIRTHDAY, Woman.
you deserved it.
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Comment from Andrea@WellnessNotes
Posted at: July 30, 2009 at 7:35 am

I’m glad you had such a good day! The sushi looks yummy… It’s so exciting that you turned 29 for the first time… Happy Birthday, Mara!
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Comment from Shannon (The Daily Balance)
Posted at: July 30, 2009 at 8:46 am

love the sushi b-day dinner!

Happy, Happy, HAPPY birthday! Here’s to many more great ones

xo
Shannon (The Daily Balance)´s last blog ..Thankful – Here’s to the good days

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Comment from allijag
Posted at: July 30, 2009 at 9:14 am

Yeah – you definitely had a good birthday girl – AND YOU DESERVE IT!

That is sushi PORN!
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Comment from Melissa S.
Posted at: July 30, 2009 at 9:45 am

happy belated bday mara!! I’m glad your day was so great!!!

and damn, that sushi looks AWESOME!!

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Comment from Simone (junglefrog)
Posted at: July 30, 2009 at 10:37 am

Good to hear you had such a great birthday! And how lovely to get all those cards, and text messages and to top it of a great gift from Adam. Lucky you!
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Comment from coco
Posted at: July 30, 2009 at 12:22 pm

Amazing food Mara! I’m so glad you had a great birthday!

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Comment from Jess
Posted at: July 30, 2009 at 2:03 pm

Happy birthday!

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Comment from Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats
Posted at: July 30, 2009 at 2:10 pm

Happy Belated Birthday Mara!! Those sushi rolls look PHEnomenal!!
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Comment from Andrea of Care to Eat
Posted at: July 30, 2009 at 4:19 pm

I’m glad you had such a great birthday! Adam done good with your gifts
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Comment from Quix
Posted at: July 30, 2009 at 5:43 pm

Happy birthday!

And I’m not much for sushi but oooooohhhh mochi. Lovelovelove. And what fantastic birthday gifts!
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Comment from Spiceaholic
Posted at: July 31, 2009 at 8:08 am

Happy belated birthday, Mara!
Spiceaholic´s last blog ..A spicy dinner and monochromatic dessert

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Comment from elise
Posted at: July 31, 2009 at 10:09 am

that mochi looks great, what a perfect bday dinner! happy golden year enjoy that massage girl!! you deserve it with your summer filled with little kiddos.
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Comment from Marianne
Posted at: August 28, 2009 at 8:48 pm

I know, I know, I’m like, a month behind. But when I saw that giant plate of sushi staring at me, well, how could I not comment on how fabulous it looked? Sounds like the perfect birthday dinner
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