Double Birthday

For our family reunion we all went up to Hatch Patch (our cabin). It was the weekend of my mother-in-law's birthday and my favorite sister-in-law's birthday. I wanted to make them each a cake, after all when you have a cake decorator in the family- it's to be expected :)

My mom's Birthday

I just wanted to make a really pretty cake for my mom.

The Mickelson's Wedding

This was the largest undertaking of a cake that I have ever done. Each layer had 3 layers of cake. The top and the bottom were lemon cake with raspberry filling and the middle layer was lemon with strawberry filling. In the middle of making this cake my fridge decided to go out of business and the strawberry filling oozed out of the middle layer and had to be redone. Despite the lost time, I still managed to go fridge shopping and had one delivered before the other cakes got too hot. Fun fact: when I arrived at the reception center, the doors were locked so I found a small open window and climbed through it. This was definitely a memorable cake :)

Molly's Wedding

When one of my very good friends announced that she was getting married, I insisted on making her cake. She wanted a very small cake so I decided to put it on a very tall stand to showcase it. I can't remember what flavor or filling I used: it's been so long since I updated the blog.

Audrey's 4th Birthday Barbie Cake

I asked Audrey if she wanted mommy to make her birthday cake or if she wanted to pick one out at the store. She informed me that she wanted me to make her a Barbie princess wedding cake which I am not surprised because Audrey has high expectations for everything. I love my little girl!

Birthday Cake

Spring Birthday

Teen Girl's Birthday

Look whoooos having a baby!

Baby shower cake. Top is vanilla with raspberry filling and bottom is chocolate with chocolate filling. Owl is rice krispie treat.

Halloween/ Birthday

Halloween/ Birthday cake. Devil's Food with peanut butter/ chocolate chip filling.

My Podge

My baby Audrey is 3! I know frosting isn't my thing but Audrey has a love affair for it. I made this frosting myself with a recipe one of my friends gave me, it is sooo yummy! Then I decided to try those sugar decals in the cake aisle at WalMart. They are cute but I probably wont use them again, I prefer to make my own decorations. When a member of my own family has a birthday, I try not to spend too much time on the cake so I can spend as much time with them as possible! Anyway, needless to say my little girl loved her cake. Happy Birthday Podge!

Little Prince 1st Birthday

My good friend asked me to do this cake for her little boy's first birthday party, I thought it turned out really cute and fit him really well.

Boston Skyline

I made this for one of my very best friend's surprise birthday party. I based it off of his favorite shirt which had the skyline of Boston on it. Happy Birthday Kyle, love you!

Baby Shower Cake

Teen girl Birthday Cake

I think this one turned out pretty well. I had a lot of fun making it!

Up to date!

So those are all of my accomplishments (pastry-wise) up to date! I feel I've learned a lot since I made my first cake and hopefully I will continue to learn more on how to perfect my techniques. I have to say thank you to my friends who took a chance and ordered cakes from me, thank you to my husband who keeps my four tireless children under control while I'm decorating, and thankyou to God who has given these talents to me as a confidence-booster, a hobby and to be able to bless those around me.

Christmas cake

I made this for one of my favorite neighbors for Christmas. She has been there a lot for me and my family. Thankyou Lynda, I appreciate how wonderful you have been to me!

Graduation Cake

First Wedding Cake

So about five months ago one of my close friends asked if I would make her wedding cake. Intimidated was an understatement but of course I said yes. So for five months, I planned, worried and worried some more. Finally the big day(s) came and I cannot believe how beautifully everything went, without a single problem. The top and bottom layers are vanilla cake with a raspberry filling that I made myself and the middle layer is chocolate with a chocolate mousse filling that I also made, it was so delicious that I made an extra cake filled with it for my family. I would have to say that this is my best cake. I even had a couple people at the reception ask me if the flowers on top were real; that really made my night! Thankyou Alina for believing in me and congratulations!