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It's Arbor Day so everyone go out and hug a tree. It's also Claire's birthday today so everyone go out and hug Claire!
Claire, I would have made you a cake, but I didn't have the time. Instead, I borrowed this photo from the internets. It's a Buche de Noel... okay, okay, it's a Christmas cake, but it's the closest thing to a tree cake I could think of!
Happy Birthday, Claire!
Happy Arbor Day, trees!
Ha! Thanks Jennifer. I'm wearing a green skirt and a tree necklace in honor of les arbres.
Posted by: Claire | April 27, 2007 at 09:08 AM
Happy Birthday Claire! Are you doing anything special tonight?
If I were in Chitown, AG would be celebrating with you!!!!
Posted by: Adorable Girlfriend | April 27, 2007 at 11:10 AM
Cuidad l'arbol.
Posted by: Chuckles | April 27, 2007 at 11:26 AM
生日快樂!
Posted by: Snag | April 27, 2007 at 12:14 PM
Happy birthday Claire! All late and stuff, but you know.... :)
I'm wearing a green skirt and a tree necklace in honor of les arbres.
Possibly the most alarming thing I've read all day. Fashion emergency!
Jennifer, have you ever made a buche de noel? I did once, following Julia's recipe from one of her books. It tasted good enough, but given the labor involved to produce a cake facsimilie of something that's basically not attractive to begin with ("look everyone, I've put a log on the dinner table!"), I'd have to say it gave a whole new level of meaning to "overrated"
Posted by: Res Publica | April 29, 2007 at 01:00 PM
Res- hmmm, yes, I'd say the buche is a tad overrated. I made one in French Club in jr. high and that was enough for me.
What do you think Claire should have worn for the b-day/arbor day festivities?
Posted by: Jennifer | April 29, 2007 at 01:06 PM
It wasn't that bad!! Sheesh. Though, reading it now, it doesn't sound great. But I don't think I looked ridiculous.
Posted by: Claire | April 29, 2007 at 10:13 PM
Claire- I'm sure you looked fabulous. How was the day? Was it fun? I hope so!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 30, 2007 at 07:21 AM
It was good. I saw the special exhibit at the Art Institute, which was fantastic. Had lunch with friends. Hung out later with brother and friends and ended the night dancing.
This weekend was sooooooooo nice.
Posted by: Claire | April 30, 2007 at 09:06 AM
Claire- that sounds like a wonderful day! Everyone ought to end the night dancing.
Posted by: Jennifer | April 30, 2007 at 09:32 AM