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Chocolate cake for Matt's birthday isn't new, but we married Allyndreth's new favorite cake recipe with a family-favorite ganache to see if they played well together.
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We even cut into the cake a day early just to make sure it was up to standards. It was!
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On Matt's actual birthday, we made him open gifts and cards before getting more cake.
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Politely posing for a picture before devouring more cake.
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Tyrian chose a pirate theme for his 25th.
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Our pirate supplies are always close at hand, and Hayley decorated their apartment to turn it into a proper galleon.
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A quick interlude for Matt's birthday gift from Tyrian and Hayley before proceeding with Tyrian's celebration.
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We had to have fun with a good set piece!
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