Wednesday, July 29, 2009

My Birthday Party - Part II (The Cake)

I had a great time making the cake for Camden. Staying with the theme, she had a beach ball and flipflop cake, as well as a bucket of sand (aka "dirt pudding"). Having never decorated a cake before (besides simply frosting it), I'm very proud of how it turned out...if I do say so myself!

Not everyone is a big fan of the tradition, but in my family, we do let babies "have at" their first birthday cake. Camden has had small bites of cake before, but never frosting. This was a real treat - especially because it's already obvious she has inherited a hankering for anything sweet!

She was a little gun shy at first, not quite sure what to do. But after an assurance that she was allowed to...and a little sample taste with my help, she tentatively took the first bite.

There is quite a bit of carnage to follow, so turn back now, if you have an aversion to these types of photos. 'Cause the girl went to town!

She really enjoyed the "squish factor" more than anything. Although she ate a fair share of the cake, too.

She was more than happy to tell her Daddy all about it (although she refused to share a bite of her cake with him).

I think Camden likes birthdays...and birthday cake!


2 comments:

Grandma Pat said...

Hi, big girl!
We sure had fun at your birthday party! Mommy and Daddy fixed such a good dinner and cute birthday cakes! We loved being there and watching you walk and push the wagon and play in the rocks. You are just an adorable, wonderful little one-year-old! The last year has been a joyful experience! We love you!!! Hugs and kisses from "Gramma" Pat and Grampa Jim!

Jennie said...

OMG! i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that cake! that's it, you officially have to help me make a cake for the twins when they turn one ;-)