Food Porn Friday: Happy Birthday Mom!

I saw this cake and immediately thought of my mom. Happy birthday Mom! I hope today is full of champagne, warm words, and lots of love!  Here's a list of some of the things my mom has taught me over the years:

• Always be yourself
• Be over dressed rather than under
• Never lose your childlike innocence
• Pearls and diamonds go with everything
• Learn about yourself before you share yourself with someone else 
• Champagne is for special occasions
• Everyday is a special occasion
• Being a lady is in how you act 
• Sometimes you just need a cheeseburger
• One piece bathing suits really are more flattering
• Being a woman doesn't mean that you can't be strong and independent
• Travel, travel, travel

Thank you Mom for everything you've taught me and for being one of my best friends!

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