So, Valentine's Day was a few days ago, which really is not a biggie for me, but I do love the excuse to make a cake. This year's cake for Ted was a chocolate layer cake with cinnamon chocolate mousse between, along with kirsch and cherry preserves. It was iced with a chai tea-infused ganache, and I topped it with a freehand white chocolate heart. I think it turned out pretty well, though I eventually want to try using fondant to decorate a cake.
Ted gave me a gift certificate for a salon here in Pullman. They do facials and spa treatments, neither of which I have ever had before. I think I'm going to go for the full facial, which I think will be quite a treat. Ted insists that I not wait for a "special occasion" to get it done, so I think I'll call next week to schedule an appointment. Fun!
We're heading to Seattle tomorrow for several reasons. Ted's new bike and clothing are in, so he'll get to pick that stuff up. Along that note, I think we're going to do a group ride with his team on Saturday. It's only supposed to be in the 30s, so I think all the "west siders" will be complaining up a storm. We, on the other hand, are used to cold temps. We'll stay at Ted's sister's house and it's always good to see them. I'm very excited because my good friend Tammie is visiting Seattle for the weekend from Chicago. I haven't seen her since she left Pullman, which was over a year ago, so it will be great to see her. She always is good for numerous funny stories, as the craziest things seem to happen to her.
Ted and I visited Mom and Dad last weekend, along with their new "baby," Gretel, a miniature Schnauzer puppy, who is quite easy to rile up and loves to play. Well, that's all from here for now. I just got back from lifting weights and I can feel my muscles quivering. I am so disproportionate - my upper body can't lift much at all, but my legs can lift what many of the meathead guys at the rec center are lifting. I guess Rusty's days of calling me T-Rex weren't theat unfounded.
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