On my 38th birthday, I was lucky enough to have 5 different birthday treats.

The first one was at work where I got a tasty lemon tart, ice cream, and warm chocolate chip cookies.  Thanks, Patty!

Later that evening, we had dinner at La Briciola and the restaurant brought out a tiramisu for me.

The next was on my actual birthday.  Joy had bought a triple berry cake from a place in Manhattan Beach opened by a baker who used to work for Sweet Lady Jane.

On Sunday, I had brunch with Holly and she brought me a chestnut cake from Paris Baguette, which was basically a pastry with a crossaint crust and a tasty cake baked on top.  She also brought candles but didn’t have enough room for all the letters of “Happy Birthday” so I got the I, T, and R.

Then that evening we had dinner with Jes’ parents and I got a strawberry cake that tasted like fresh strawberries.  Kumquat wanted a piece for herself that night.