Happy Birthday, JUSTIN!
Yup, he turned 27...and it was a busy weekend! As you know, we don't have a ton of funds at our disposal for me to splurge and get some awesome presents (plus, Justin has an expensive wish list)...but I know there is one thing he wants. He goes to look at it any chance he gets!
It's the MASI Speciale CX (I'm sorry, Dear, if i spelled any of that wrong). It's a pretty bike...and a pretty penny. So, when I went to the library a few weeks ago, I checked out some cake decorating books, just for fun. Since I'm trying to be positive and use this time to continue to learn and try new things, I thought, "Why not learn how to decorate cakes? It could be fun!". I know my mom is a great cake decorator, and so is my sister-in-law and my sister. I'm always so impressed! Anyway, I was looking through the books when I found a pattern and directions for a bike cake. YEAH! I knew immediately what I HAD to do for Justin's birthday. I was SO excited about it! It took me 2 days, just because of scheduling with the baby and all. Luckily, Justin worked the first day and then was gone all day on the second day at a conference. (yes, I missed him, but I wanted to surprise him more!)
I didn't decide to start documenting the process until I was pretty far into it, but you get some idea. It was so much fun! I've never really iced anything like it before. The last time I tried to make a special cake I was in high school. I made my mom a Black Forest Cake for her birthday...and it kind of melted. (Turns out, you have to let the cake layers cool before you try to ice them and then stack them. who'd a thunk?)
Justin's surprise! He thought it was going to be an elephant...
8+4+6 + nine single candles. we get creative.
The happy face...:-) It was special...and tasty!
7 comments:
oh how fun, girly.I don't do cake decorating. must be the other sister.
Very cute! And so funny w/ the candles!!
haha Yes, Tamara, it is the other sister. You've seen her fondant cakes, right? I try to take the best of the two of you.
that cake is so cute! i just started cake decorating too...but mine haven't been that creative yet...haha
oh Ambie! great job! that is a LOT of cake! i'll bet ya'll are still trying to finish it. we like to freeze oldish cake for making homemade ice cream in the summer. love that Justin got his bike!!!!
haha, Elisa, we actually already finished it. Remember, we have 4 people in the house. and we all like sweets. to my shame! lol
HOLY "WICKED" COOL CAKE! That turned out so awesome. I am impressed with your cake decorating skills!
happy birthday Justin!
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