Chris' 29th Birthday!

Friday was Chris' birthday - big ol' 29!  Unfortunately, our initial plans had to be changed.  Chris has decided to take the day off work and spend the day together; but, last minute Thursday evening he had to fly to Dallas for work.  He arrived back late Friday afternoon and so we got to spend some time together.  When he arrived home, he opened his gifts (well actually I think Laney opened them for him), then we changed and went out to dinner.

{Happy Birthday, Chris!}

Following dinner we met up with a couple of his friends to watch the Chiefs' game.  A couple drinks led to some birthday shots, which led us to wind up at Argosy! (Surprise, surprise... wonder who's great idea that was!).

We stayed at Argosy for awhile then headed back home.

For his birthday cake, I made a Chocolate Oreo Cake.  I found the recipe on a blog and have included the recipe here.  Very easy to make and very good, too! 

{Before the chocolate ganache}

{With chocolate ganache}

{Happy 29th Birthday!!}

  Chocolate Oreo Cookie Cake

1 package chocolate cake mix

12 oz. milk chocolate chips

1/2 c. whipping cream

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, soft

1/2 c. sugar

2 c. cool whip, thawed

12-15 oreos, crushed

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease two 9 inch round cake pans and set aside.

Prepare cake mix per directions on box and divide into the two cake pans. Cook as directed on the box.

Cool cakes for approx 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling rack.

Melt the chocolate chips and whipping cream in microwave for approx 2 minutes, until melted together (stir every 20 seconds).  Then, let cool for 5 minutes.

Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until evenly mixed.  Then, fold in the cool whip and crushed oreos - save some oreos for top of cake if you wish.

Place one cake onto cake stand, then spread cream cheese mixture onto.  Top with additional cake.  Then pour/spread the chocolate ganache mixture on top and sides of cake.  Place in refrigerator until ready to eat.

Enjoy!!