We had The Birthday Party this weekend. The Birthday Party that required a lot and very little all at once. Because I just didn’t have it in my to host a party this year, we booked a gymnastics party for the 4 year old. It was well worth the money, in my oh so humble opinion.
Of course, there was a little preparation that went into the party. Namely, making the cake. In general, I like to buy the cake because, well, I’m not that good at making cakes. Actually, that’s not true. I can make a cake fine – I can’t decorate a cake. Usually, when I try and decorate cakes it looks as if I did so while blind folded, while fighting off a rabid monkey. I’ll wait for a moment while you get that visual in your mind…
Got it? I know…it’s bad.
But I was determined this time to accomplish the task of making the perfect cake. And because I don’t know when to take a step back and tone it down, I decided to attempt this cake – the beloved Rainbow Cake from MckMama’s blog.
As expected, the making of the seperate cakes was a piece of…well, cake. Ahem. And, as expected, the decorating of said cake made me long for a stiff drink and a Prozac. And Tia wanted purple icing to boot, so after several tubs of icing were sufficiently colored, I set to assembling the monstrosity cake.
It wasn’t the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen. But it was pretty cute with the purple icing and the hot pink swirls at the bottom. And, of course, when we cut into it and we saw the rainbow layers, I got ooh’s and aah’s from kid’s and mom’s alike.
But there was more to the party than just the cake! Of course, my camera batteries ran out seconds after the party began so I didn’t get a lot of the actual party (Lee ran out to buy more before the cake and presents). But I did get a few and rather than tell you about the party, I’ll let you look and see for yourself.
After all, they say a picture is worth a thousand words, right?
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- Gearing up for assembly.
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- The completed cake. Not bad, eh?
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- The parachute was a big hit. Every picture I have of Tia, her mouth is wide open.
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- If only they looked alike…
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- I’m not sure what the expression is, but I love this picture
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- Landon was thrilled that he actually got to participate. I’ll probably regret it now, though, every time I take him to watch Tia’s gymnastics class.
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- The whole crew with their medals
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- Tia gets embarrassed and silly when she’s center of attention.
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- Singing Happy Birthday
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- So cute and so worth the effort!
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- It was a hit
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- The Rainbow cake was as cute on plates as it was assembled.
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- The birthday girl with her gymnastics medal
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- Tia and her best friend.
Kelli.
I’m so proud of you for making such a wonderful, memorable cake. I knew you could do it. Tia looks adorable, and so happy. Where was sloan? Did you get our card?
Barb
It was a great party, Kelli! What a Mom you are giving your children so sweet memories. A cake is a masterpiece. I understand all those ohs and ahs. Tia looks so happy and excited. I like her little mouth in the form of a bow. She looks so grown up. Happy Birthday, dear Katya, once again!
What a fun party! That cake is stinkin’ awesome! Good thing Lee got those camera batteries because that definitely needed to be documented. Looks like she’ll remember this day for a long time. 🙂
looks like she had a great party! kudos on the cake, i might have to try that next party. 🙂
What an awesome cake! So fun! Great job!