Thursday, September 30, 2010

Happy Birthday Pumpkin



Hubby (also known as Mike or Sweetie...or for this post, Pumpkin), has celebrated another birthday. He's forty (again). He's decided to stick with forty for another year...or so, and I couldn't help but oblige him.


Here's the Birthday Boy.



I made him a Pumpkin Spice birthday cake using pumpkins from the garden.


It was really delicious...moist and rich.

This is the recipe I used.

Happy Birthday Sweetie!
Posted by Catherine at 2:16 AM
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55 comments :

  1. Rachel Noelle PallasSeptember 30, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    ~*Such a sweet post!! :)Rachel~*

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  2. pve designSeptember 30, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    perfect. happy birthday to your sweetie. you make everything look so happy. that arrangement, the cake and his sweet face.
    enjoy!
    pve

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  3. DianneSeptember 30, 2010 at 3:10 AM

    Happy Birthday Mike! I hope you spent it relaxing and not doing a house project. 40 looks good on you!

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  4. Rose H (UK)September 30, 2010 at 4:03 AM

    Happy birthday wishes fron 'over the pond'! Hope you have a really wonderful day.

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  5. RenéSeptember 30, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    Happy birthday Pumpkin! There is nothing wrong with celebrating 40 one more time. Today my baby turns 12. I think he would love the cake recipe.

    I hope you both have a wonderful day.

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  6. UnknownSeptember 30, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    I love that you can use your own pumpkins. Happy birthday to your hubby. There is nothing wrong with celebrating 40 and celebrating it more than once is a great idea.

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  7. Simply LKJSeptember 30, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Happy Birthday Mike! Our youngest daughter celebrates her 17th today. The cake sounds super yummy.

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  8. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowSeptember 30, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Happy Birthday Mike and many more.

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  9. Acanthus and AcornSeptember 30, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY to I am sure the best "pumpkin" ever!!! The forties are actually pretty good...except when you see it on paper...ugh!

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  10. Becky D @ Kings Down RoadSeptember 30, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    That cake looks delicious!! Happy Birthday to your husband!!

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  11. ToniaSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Happy birthday to your sweetie. The cake looks delicious.

    Have a great day!

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  12. ChRiSSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Happy Birthday and stick with that *40* as long as you can!!

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  13. re:InspireSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    That cake looks delicious! And you even used your own pumpkins!! How wonderful! I will have to try this! Thanks for sharing!
    Lisa

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  14. for the love of a houseSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    happy 40th-again! birthday Mike!!

    what a fabulous year this is going to be for you and trina!

    cheers,
    joan

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  15. Sarah HoweSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Happy Birthday to your sweety!! Love your pictures, makes you want to dive into your life as a beautiful world of imagination, from those on the outside!

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  16. Natasha @ Northern Light DesignSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Have a happy Birthday!.... Pumpkin :)

    Northern Light

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  17. 3 PeanutsSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Happy Birthday to your handsome husband. I think "this" 40th year will be one of his best...he will be a Daddy!

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  18. Notes From ABroadSeptember 30, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Hey Good Lookin'!

    Happy Birthday and you do NOT look over 40 .. absolutely true.
    And that cake looks pretty good too :)

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  19. the gardener's cottageSeptember 30, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    hi trina,

    tell mike, i mean sweetie that i wish him a happy 40th again and that i have thoroughly enjoyed all the projects that he has done. he has excellent taste in women and home renovations. i love his exacting nature and can't wait to see that in place while raising twins!

    ~janet

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  20. MJSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Awwwww so sweet! That looks like a great cake...Ive never had it only pumpkin pie! Happy Birthday to your husband.

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  21. Southern LadySeptember 30, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Happy Birthday to Mike...mine is tomorrow, and I am sticking to forty for the second year in a row! Carla

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  22. SmileyIslesSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Happy Birthday to your pumpkin. Love the cake. What a great use of your extra pumpkins!!

    I love your brown transfer ware. It's exactly what I want, but can't find anywhere. Where have you found yours? Martha Stewart used to have a collection of it, but I don't think she does it anymore.

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  23. TriciaSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Happy Bday to your pumpkin. :) Why wasn't I creative enough to turn 40 again this year?! I'll have to remember that one for next year.
    Enjoy that delicious cake.
    Hugs~
    T

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  24. KarrinaSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Libras are fabulous, although I am slightly biased since my husband and myself also happen to be such. Thank you for the recipe. I adore everything pumpkin and I now know what kind of cake I'm making for both our birthdays. Oh, and happy belated birthday to your very own pumpkin.

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  25. Sixty-Fifth AvenueSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Happy Birthday to your sweetie! The cake looks delish. Enjoy the day.

    Londen

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  26. Court5kmSeptember 30, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    Aw so sweet! And those are the most beautiful peonies I have seen! How are you growing these in Sept.?

    P.s. You are living my dream! I hope to renovate an old farm house someday. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  27. A House and HomeSeptember 30, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Happy Birthday! What a handsome hubby.

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  28. Court5kmSeptember 30, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    or are they roses?! So Beautiful! :)

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  29. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutSeptember 30, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Awwww. What a sweet post in so many ways...and now I am hankering for a cake...a pumpkin cake...for my b'day...saturday. Could'ja???

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  30. CatherineSeptember 30, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    Hi Smileyisles,
    That pitcher is new. I picked it up at Marshalls while ago for very cheap. I would love an antique one but so far, they've all been out of my price range.

    Court5m,
    They are roses indeed. They're David Austin roses and they do look so much like peonies.

    Trina

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  31. Deanna (Silly Goose Farm)September 30, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Happy Birthday!! My, what a handsome husband you have. He reminds me so much of my hubby.

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  32. PaulaSeptember 30, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    He's a very lucky man! Those treats look SPECTACULAR - and Peonies are my favourite flowers - you have such style! Happy Birthday to your husband! xx

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  33. farmhouse waresSeptember 30, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    Mike is a smart man. I think I will stay with 40, too. :)

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  34. WindlostSeptember 30, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    Happy 40th (again) Mike. You look great and we all love you and wish our husbands were as handsome and (most importantly) handy and (even more importantly) kind and sweet as you are to your girl and your dog. You are awesome!

    Your next year with your beautiful wife will be the most amazing ever. We can't wait to see what happens next. Enjoy it and take a break sometimes, ok?!

    xo's Terri

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  35. paulaSeptember 30, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    40 sounds like a great age. happy birthday to him!

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  36. Purple FlowersSeptember 30, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    Your blog is lovely! Happy Birthday to your husband. :)

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    I hope he has a great birthday. It looks like the coming year will be a very, very happy year for you all. The pumpkin cake looks very good and I am sure you both enjoyed it! Did Lucy get a snip of cake too? I also think this is such a sweet post! :>)

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  38. RebeccaSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    Happy Birthday mike!

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  39. 24 CornersSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Awwwe...Happy Birthday 'Pumpkin'!!! ;)

    I've been 29 forever so being 40 for a while is A-OKAY in my book! This next year will be such a special year for you Mike...your little 'pumpkins' will be the best gift ever!

    Such a perfect cake to make...looks so good!xoxo J~

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  40. Low Tide High StyleSeptember 30, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday to your wonderful hubby! How do I know he's wonderful...because he chose you! I hope he had a wonderful day!

    Kat :)

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  41. CherylSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Happy Birthday to the hubs! ...and I so resemble that remark about being forty again. LOL, I turned forty-three this summer. I may have to use his line next year.
    That cake looks absolutely delicious. Off to look at your recipe.

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  42. Linda@Coastal CharmSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday to your pumpkin!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  43. MillieOctober 1, 2010 at 12:34 AM

    I didn't know George Clooney was guesting over at ACFH Trina! He looks so relaxed sitting on your gorgeous verandah - hope his birthday was just peach-y (or in his case pumpkin-y)
    Love Millie ^_^

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  44. ZHENYA ZHURAVLYOVAOctober 1, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    выглядит очень красиво!изысканно!))

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  45. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesOctober 1, 2010 at 1:05 AM

    Happy Birthday Mike, and Cheers & Good Health to you for the next 60 birthdays!

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  46. kimberly at mimicharmanteOctober 1, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    That is one handsome birthday boy, and one delicious looking cake! Have a marvelous weekend!
    xx

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  47. My Dream CanvasOctober 1, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Lovely post. Happy Birthday to your hubby!!

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  48. Rachel Wright {The Inspired House of Wright}October 1, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    What a beautiful blog to stumble upon!

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  49. Lisa PorterOctober 2, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    Just close your eyes and count to ten. Ready or not here it comes. It's ok, it really is, besides every year older is a another year wiser....No matter what number you are, your darling wife thinks that you hung the moon and soon your son & daughter will think so too!

    Happy Birthday to you!

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  50. jules @ The Diversion ProjectOctober 3, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    hip hip happy birthday mike. i did the forty again thing, but then just decided to work back, so now i'm back in my late thirty's. works a treat!

    hope you had a terrific day! jx

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  51. DeborahOctober 3, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Ahhh such a cute post!!
    Your pumpkin looks very happy!
    Yumm that cake looks delicious..thanks for posting the recipe!
    Love anything pumpkin!

    Have a nice weekend!

    Deborah xo

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  52. Heaven's WalkOctober 3, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    What a sweet wife you are to send your hubby birthday wishes this way! :) He wears "40+" very well, I might add. Such a handsome guy! And that cake looks absolutely delicious, girl! Gotta keep that recipe close by for when our pumpkins are ready.... Hope you both had a happy day today!

    xoxo laurie

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  53. JulieOctober 5, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    Delicious! I bet fall in Oregon is absolutely lovely - and PUMPKIN everything! I miss that about the NW here in Southern California. It will never be as magical.

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  54. Full Bloom CottageOctober 9, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    Hello
    I have been enjoying your blog and the fabulous house photos! I am your newest follower, congratulations on everything!
    Loretta
    @ fullbloomcottage

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  55. Mary @ Redo 101August 16, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    And you cook?!?! Girl, you have so much energy - plus twins!!! And they are so sweet I honestly could just eat 'em up!!! You are fully blessed. I love your transfer ware and now you've made me want some of that, too :) You are just too much.

    Hugs,
    Mary

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