As the years have gone by, one little tradition that has crept into our family is that I usually make a special cake for the birthday child on their big day. It all started with Grace's 2nd birthday when I decided she would really like an Elmo cake, and the tradition continues to live on. Haha. I'd like to say I've come a long way since then, but to be honest, my efforts are still hit or miss. {I'll let you be the judge and jury as to which are which.} Enjoy the following {cake} walk down memory lane...
The one that started it all -- featuring more red food coloring than actual icing.
One of my favorites -- so adorable for all it's simplicity.
{Technically not a birthday cake -- I made it for a cub scout thing -- but Alex really likes to look at it and request it for his birthday cake. You know, when he isn't requesting a superman one, or a batman one, or a captain America one, or -- his latest -- a power rangers one. Hahaha.}
Another one of my faves -- Jane's love of rainbows has rubbed off on me.
The traditional 1st birthday cake. This one is Alex's, but each kid's first cake has been the same -- a yellow cake with homemade chocolate butter cream frosting served on the same red and yellow plate that I painted at Color Me Mine a long, long time ago.
This one could be my very favorite of them all. I really nailed it with this one. Hahaha. :)
And to end, the most recent.
There you have it! Feel free to steal any ideas that tickle your fancy. :) Have a happy weekend!
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