Day 209/365 ~ 2012

I love to bake.  Birthday party week means a lot of baking. 
The cake of course, and sugar cookies are part of our birthday tradition.
I loved how Andrew's cake turned out.  Fun and cheerful ~ just like my boy.



I usually watch/listen to "Pride & Predjudice" or "little women" or "Sense & Sensibility" (or all 3 depending on how complicated the cake is!)  in the evenings after the kids are down while I bake/decorate the evenings away.

This time it was "Julie & Julia."



It's a bit of work ~ but I love the smiles I get from the kids when they see their treats, and I actually really enjoy the creative outlet.  I finished these Friay night and we're ready to go for our "Cheerful Monster Party!" :)

190/365 ~ 2012

We had a really fun afternoon celebrating Kennedy's 4th birthday.
My friend Katie left no detail unattended at this darling "Cherry Picnic" themed party. Most importantly, the kids had a BALL ~ lunching and playing together at the park with some of our favorite friends/families.  A great time was had by all!



How cute is this cake?!?!
Thanks P. Family ~ what a treat of an afternoon!

Day 42/365 ~ 2012

Kaitlin had a "Ballerina" Birthday party for her 4th Birthday.
Daddy gave her a corsage which he has done since she was two. 
She loves this.
He's so sweet to wear pink on her birthday.



The dessert table & favor bags.



The cake!  Oh, the cake.   White cake, each layer dyed a different shade of pink, with cookies & cream and chocolate buttercream filling.  It was a chore to make this cake!  But it turned out really fun.  I was up until 3am, which was the least amount of sleep I've gotten before a party.  I attribute that, to this cake!





Nana made the trip for the party.



As did Grammie and Grandpa...we were happy to have them all here!



Our sweet friends.  Kaitlin was SO delighted with all the people, as they were arriving she exclaimed, "Mama!  Our house is going to BURST!!" 

There was also dancing with ribbon wands....

 

Time for cake!



 

Dan took the boys bowling, and I missed sharing this moment with him.
But the boys were much happier bowling than doing ballet.



The Bug has no trouble being the center of attention.



There were lots of thoughtful, girly gifts!



When the party was over, the boys returned and we finished the day with pizza/cake with brothers and cousins.

It was a happy, happy day!!!

Dat 223/365

Cake baking today!
Chocolate and Graham cracker cakes filled with roasted marshmallow frosting.
The University of Wyoming cowboy as an homage to Dad finished it off.

Day 111/365

It isn't a holiday without some cookie or cupcake decorating!

Day 35/365

I'm cheating.

This photo was actually taken on Saturday.

But it represents what I did on Friday ~ decorated Kaitlin's princess party cake! One of my favorite cakes so far.

Neopolitan cake: Strawberry, chocolate, and white layers with dark chocolate frosting ~ it was a hit!