Cupcake Celebrations


We celebrated my husband's birthday this week and so there were cupcakes.  I splurged and bought them from a bakery.  I love the made from scratch clean taste - this is the same bakery that did the wedding cake.  YUM.


I've upped my exercise routine this week and I'm faced with how limited I am with my RA and yet I'm kind of excited with all I can do.  I can feel my muscles, kind of achy in a good way I guess.
Of course, I'm still doing my daily walks and my daily yoga.


I've been reading slowly the plant based diet book and writing notes and learning.  My grandfather was a big believer in "never stop learning" and you can learn anything from a book!  He would have loved the internet.  All that information.


My sweater is on the second sleeve, yay!  I try to give this sweater some time during the day, at least one hour if not two hours.  I daydream of a sweater that will fit perfectly :)


Yesterday while catching up on blog reading I came across

-Elaine's four season shawl, so beautiful!
-Zeta's post about being gifted a lovely pattern by Alina.  Oh how this big big world gets smaller when knitters are involved.
-I know I've said it before but I'll say it again.  Please give Amanda's videocast a watch!
-I'm really enjoying the information in:  The plant powered diet

I hope you have a lovely weekend, see you Sunday!

Comments

  1. AnkeMarch 4, 2016 at 8:43 AM

    Those cupcakes look delicious! I know I couldn't control myself if I brought these home... Have a great weekend! We're supposed to be in the 60's again and I am looking forward to spending lots of time outdoors.

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  2. fjord girlMarch 4, 2016 at 9:06 AM

    Sounds like a great week- the cup cakes looks delish, happy birthday to your husband. Good for you doing yoga everyday- I try but with kids and horses life gets busy. I am wondering about your sweater is the the white pine? Very pretty blue color you chose for it. Love the Easter decor- Easter is my favorite time of year :)

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverMarch 4, 2016 at 9:19 AM

    Happy birthday to your husband! Such pretty cupcakes and now I want to bake a batch ;)
    I am so sore from all the exercising we have been doing this week, but I am proud that we are doing it and I am so thankful you are my buddy, it keeps me motivated.
    My Daddy always told me to never stop learning either, it's something I now say to my kids.
    I hope you have a fabulous weekend my friend.

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  4. mamasmercantileMarch 4, 2016 at 9:51 AM

    Best wishes for your husband, those cupcakes certainly look delicious I wouldn't be able to resist them.

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  5. ericaMarch 4, 2016 at 10:02 AM

    Happy Birthday to your hubby. The cupcake celebration sounds perfect!!! I love the chicks on your window sill.

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  6. thecrazysheepladyMarch 4, 2016 at 10:03 AM

    Love all your chicks :-).

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  7. kristieinbcMarch 4, 2016 at 10:11 AM

    I'm finally getting back to blog reading after being away for a couple weeks. You are fortunate to have such a nice bakery nearby. I hope your husband had a wonderful birthday. I always find the second sleeve is a bit hard to get through. The thought of a perfectly fitting sweater should inspire you to keep going! What yoga program are you using? Maybe you've mentioned it before and I've forgotten. Sadly, I seem to be doing that a lot lately. And thanks for the links!

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  8. sustainablemumMarch 4, 2016 at 12:14 PM

    Those cakes look wonderful. That sweater is knitting up quickly, I am about to start on sleeves.........

    Have a lovely weekend.

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  9. Caffeine GirlMarch 4, 2016 at 1:54 PM

    I love cupcakes. Love them. They are the perfect vehicle for frosting!
    Your sweater looks so pretty. I really have to knit one of those!

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  10. kathy bMarch 4, 2016 at 2:49 PM

    Cupcakes! Frosting! Mmmmmmm. Im impressed with your sweater lady!!!
    Weekend: still appreciating have them off now that I'm retired.
    Big doings: My favorite shows Dr. Pol and Cesear 911 are on this weekend!

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  11. Kim March 4, 2016 at 3:36 PM

    Best wishes to your hubby. Those cupcakes look delicious. Have a wonderful weekend Karen.

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  12. StefanieMarch 4, 2016 at 3:58 PM

    Those cupcakes look cute. I love your little chicks on the window sill! Great progress on your garment.

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  13. margeneMarch 4, 2016 at 5:45 PM

    Cupcakes are just the right about sweet treat. Enjoy your weekend!

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  14. JanetMarch 4, 2016 at 6:36 PM

    Happy Birthday to your husband. Yummy looking cupcakes. Great progress on your sweater.

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  15. AngieMarch 4, 2016 at 11:06 PM

    Happy Hatch Day to your Hubby!

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  16. MonicaMarch 5, 2016 at 8:25 AM

    Sounds like a nice routine you have going. It's nice to celebrate our loved ones with something "special". Those cupcakes look delicious! :)

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  17. AndiMarch 5, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    You never be sad when eating a cupcake...they are the happy-makers. Happy Birthday to Hubby!
    Beautiful knitting on your sweater. Your knitting always makes me want to cast on whatever you are working on. :)

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  18. ZetaMarch 5, 2016 at 12:20 PM

    Thank you so much for linking me up! You put a big smile on my face! :-D
    Happy birthday to your husband. The cupcakes look absolutely yum-yum!

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  19. Judy S.March 5, 2016 at 12:27 PM

    I have my eye on one of those chocolate cupcakes! You are such a fast knitter, Karen. Your sweater is almost done and I am still fighting with one gray sock.

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  20. Reginas CottageMarch 5, 2016 at 2:54 PM

    mmmmmh those cupcakes look delicious!!!! happy birthday to your hubby!
    your sweater looks wonderful.
    wish you a happy weekend ,
    hugs regina

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  21. JaneMarch 6, 2016 at 7:29 AM

    A belated happy birthday to your husband, those cupcakes look delicious! Happy Sunday, Karen xx

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  22. SueMarch 6, 2016 at 10:20 AM

    Mmmmm, cupcakes! I bet your husband's birthday was lovely. I loved all of the pictures in this post, especially the one of you sweater with the toes of your hand-knit socks peaking out at the bottom. : ) This is the time of year that my body craves greens and movement. I'll have to check-out that book.

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  23. Amy at love made my homeMarch 6, 2016 at 11:43 AM

    Happy Birthday to your husband!! Aren't all the things you can find on blogs wonderful! xx

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  24. DonnaMarch 7, 2016 at 11:27 AM

    I agree with your grandfather - learning is a wonderful thing. Those cupcakes look delicious!

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  25. AlinaMarch 8, 2016 at 8:52 AM

    Happy belated birthday to your husband!! And thank you so much for mentioning our friendship with Zeta!!!

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