Today is Greg’s 35th birthday and I am so happy to report that this week has been filled with much lovin’! It makes me happy to know that he feels loved by friends and family, especially because lately I’ve heard him saying, “This is great! As I’ve spent some very loooooonely birthdays in my 35 years of life.” And this is coming from a guy who hates announcing his birthday—let alone celebrating it. 
Last night my sister, brother-in-law and nephew came over to our house and we carpooled to a favorite Indian restaurant of mine and Greg’s that is located in Torrance. This place is called Angara Indian Restaurant and although I briefly mentioned it a very long time ago, Greg and I can’t stop raving about how delicious their food is! It is seriously the closest thing to the real stuff that we ate while we were on a mission trip in Punjab, India.
It was my sister’s and little Daniel’s first time trying Indian cuisine and I have to say that I’m surprised at how much they liked it! Well, Daniel only ate the garlic naan and plain Basmati rice because he’s a total carb lover, haha! Good thing he’s a super active toddler.
We ordered four different plates to share: the Saag Paneer, House Curry, Chicken Tandoori, and the Chicken Tikka. Everything was so tasty and we couldn’t get enough of the spice! Mmmmmm I’m drooling as I look at the picture.
Angara has amazing garlic naan, baked fresh and not too oily like in some places. Sometimes they actually drip with oil!
Later we went back to our house to relax and cut the cake.
Daniel has been a little pyromaniac thanks to Greg introducing him to candle blowing, and last night we had to light the candle multiple times just so he could blow it out over and over again. Don’t laugh at me, but I used to do the exact same thing as a kid. Okay, and as a teenager too. 
My sister bought the cake at a bakery called Kawaii in Fountain Valley. It was really good because it’s studded with tiny little pieces of macadamia nut and the filling isn’t too sweet.
Tonight we’re heading to Orange County to eat at Buca di Beppo with our friend Steve. This week is jam packed with eating out which can get quite pricey, but hey! It’s Greg’s birthday and he can cry do what he wants. 
The proof is in this crazy looking breakfast.
Yesterday I took the liberty to buy a cinnamon roll and sticky pecan bun from Cinnabon because it’s one of Greg’s favorite treats! Notice I said “treats” because he doesn’t indulge in these things very often, so I felt like being really nice and spoiling him just for today. And you know what?! I think I might have started a birthday tradition. I think that from now on I’ll be buying Greg cinnamon rolls on the morning of his birthday. Sounds fun doesn’t it?
Do you have birthday traditions?
Love,
Ellie <33
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I LOVE Indian food! I’m all about the naan
happy birthday to Greg!
I like the idea of a birthday tradition, I need to think one. Like… my baby to make me breakfast?
Haha that would be so cute~
Happy Birthday to Greg!
Indian food, cake and cinnamon roll? You’re definitely spoiling him .haha. It’s great that you’re creating a birthday tradition though. It’s a good idea. =) The blowing out the candle thing is so cute! My cousin’s son always has to blow out the candles at every family birthday party. We try to stop him but we’re not always successful. He throws a fit when he doesn’t get to blow out the candles.
I didn’t think of it till I was serving him the food! I thought, “why not make this a yearly thing?”
Happy Birthday to Greg!! That’s so sweet that he’s feeling the love from everyone – that’s what birthdays should be all about. Oh, that and cinnamon buns for breakfast
Seriously, I think I need to inform my family about this, because I wouldn’t mind having that kind of tradition 
Yes yo should, something like “give me $100 every bday” lol just kidding.
Happy Birthday to the hubs! Do you regularly eat at Buca di Beppo? We just had one open here in GA a couple of months ago & I want to try but it keeps getting horrible reviews from everyone.
Hi Joi! I’ve eaten at Buca many times but usually for the more special occasions. I’m not sure why yours gets bad reviews, but like any restaurant, it’s usually the management, chefs, or just the servers. One thing to remember is that Buca can get VERY loud during dinner time but that’s to be expected! It’s Italian
And also, it’s a big family-type restaurant. The food in my opinion is very delicious, but I’m sure that also depends on location. (Oh! And sometimes on bdays they make you dance to their Italian singing) 
Happy Birthday Greg! I’m so glad to hear that he’s having such a fabulous birthday week <3
Aw, happy birthday to Greg!
Happy Birthday, Greg!! He may have had some lonely birthdays in the past, but I’m sure that all changed when he married you! You are such a sweet, adorable, and lovely wife. Tim doesn’t really care for Indian cuisine so I feel like he’ll just eat the naan bread like your nephew..the problem is he’s not as active haha. Oh my goodness…Cinnabon….we haven’t had those in…I can’t even remember the last time when we savored the ooey gooey perfection. Our bday tradition = miyukgeuk…so creative, right? I think it’s time to start a new one…starting with mine hehe. Hope you’re doing well, Ellie ssi!
I’m not a big cinnamon roll fan (it’s ok for a few bites) but since he looooves it, I’ve become more familiar with cinnabon haha. And omgsh I love miyukgeuk on bdays! let me know what traditions you start up!
Happy Birthday Greg! I love the birthday tradition you’ve started for him.. and funny cus this morning I was just thinking about how i miss having Cinnabon. Haha! As for birthday tradtions, I definitely have one – my bday tradition is to hop around town and collect all the birthday freebies companies offer! (from free drinks, to free meals, to free makeup)
Kym, that is suchhh a smart idea! ahhh too bad my bday is already over. I think my friend does something like that because she told me about all these restaurants she ate at b/c of the coupons for her bday.