I bought this cute shirt at Ross’s on Saturday with the intention of removing the bottom  ruffle b/c it was making me look too much like a cupcake

 

It was really simple to remove with a razor

After I got ready, we headed to Mom & Dad’s to have another small birthday party for Dad (for those who missed the one in Asheville, N.C.)

 

We pulled up to this…Uncle Bobby & Dad shucking (is that the word for it?) peanuts- a friend of Uncle Bobby’s gave him these peanuts fresh off the farm

 

I’m not really a huge fan of boiled peanuts- I think it is mostly a southern thing-I’m not sure though

 

I felt like it was Thanksgiving I had my Kashi Veggie meal, sweet potato w/organic sugar, organic kale & some fresh green beans- it was delish

Next, it was time for Dad to open some Birthday gifts/cards…

The popcorn & cotton candy are from Rebecca

 

Carol (Rebecca’s Mom) brought a carrot cake

 

I think Dad had a great Birthday this year- we had 2 birthday parties for him!

 

Rebecca helped Dad blow out his birthday candles

 

Here is the Birthday cake pre-candles- so pretty

 

This was the only picture Uncle Bobby let me take all weekend- he LOVES to pick on me! I told him he was going to miss shopping on “Melinda time” haha- he rushed me out of every store! He’s actually my only Uncle that I have around so I love hanging out with him

 

I skipped on the carrot cake- I’m trying to stay away from too much sugar- but it did look soo good!

 

Me & Rebecca decided to go for a bike ride around the neighborhood

 

Mom decided to come along as well- her bike is soo comfortable

 

And a side shot..

 

And later we all sat on the front porch and chatted & took lots more pictures..

 

 

 

Dad & the girls

 

And later, me & Rebecca had an apple eating frenzy w/organic peanut buttter (for me) & Nutella for her

 

Then we headed out again to ride bikes some more-it was the perfect day to be outside! We chatted about planning a slumber party the entire time we rode bikes-she asked me to be her new best friend/Aunt and I accepted of course

 

 

 

After bike riding, Uncle Bobby mentioned making homemade ice cream & we practically screamed yes!! We helped peel the peaches & I mixed up the hormone free milk w/organic sugar & egg beaters- now we just wait…

 

Rebecca modeled my cup of homemade peach ice cream w/fresh peaches on top- it was out of this world delicous!! That was pretty much my dinner & I had about 4 vegan sushi rolls later

Tags: apples, bike riding, Birthday party, homemade peach icecream, kashi meal