A Pair of 50's!

One of my dearest friends and her husband are BOTH turning 50 this weekend! Jackie asked me long ago to do a cake for Keith, and I decided that my gift for Jackie's 50th would be a cake for her!

Keith travels worldwide with his job, so Jackie wanted a "Where's Waldo?" cake...And Jackie is a retired band director, so what better for her than a music themed cake!

If you knew these 2 and the struggles they have been through over the years, you would understand why this birthday milestone is so much more than that.  It is a celebration above all celebrations, and a blessing among so many blessings.

April's April Bride's Cake

April, a former student, honored me by asking me to create her bride's cake.  The bottom tier was a lush red velvet, while the second and top tiers were white velvet.  Wedding cakes me so nervous because I know how important they are to brides....and as a result, I forgot to take pictures of the cake prior to the event. So I am relying on photos from the bride! Thanks, April -- and my wish for you and Cody is a long life of happiness and contentment!

Happy Birthday, Dan....and War Eagle [?]

Ok....Dan's wife called me in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to ask for an Auburn cake.  Really?  Yes, really.  The "34" on the jersey represents Dan's age, as well as his favorite Auburn player's number - Bo Jackson!  His sweet twin daughters helped him celebrate! Just look!

Does life get much better than this?  Happy Birthday, Dan! 

A Wife's Gift to Hubby!

A sweet cake for two!

Bridal Shower Cupcake Topper!

Amy wanted something very cute for her sister's bridal shower.  We decided on cupcakes with a topper cake. She gave me the napkin, and I went to work!

Started with this napkin.......

and came up with this!

Cupcakes were pink and white with edible glitter, pretty and yummy!

Majorette Tryouts and Celebration!

Spring tryouts for majorettes at Tuscaloosa County High School was a perfect opportunity for celebration and CAKE!! Congratulations to all!

The Celebration Cake

The Majorettes! Congrats to all!

Minnie Mouse for Bette

One of my dearest friends had a "big" birthday this past week, but for the past two weeks she has been welcoming two precious grandchildren into the world.  So finally last night, a few friends gathered and celebrated with one of Bette's favorite characters, Minnie Mouse!  I love you, Bette, and this cake was made with love!

Sugar and Spice and all things Candy!

For her 2nd birthday, Gabriella was having a "candy" themed party, so what better decor for a cake than suckers and gumdrops!!  The suckers are fondant, but the gumdrops are -- well, they are just gumdrops!

Princess Castle Cake

For her third birthday, Ms. Haven's mom wanted something extra sparkly, girlie, and befitting a princess! It was quite a challenge, but here it is! Happy Birthday, Haven! I hope you have a royal time!

40th Birthday Mini-Cake

Bright, glittery, yet emphasizing the Big 4-0!  What else would you do for a girlie-girl, except pink and black!  Cupcakes with bright pink, fluffy buttercream and this cupcake tower cake!

Kim's Birthday Cake....a little late.

Yes, as her mom, I do know when Kim's birthday is.  AND, I do know that it is the same date each year.  Still, the cake baking and decorating kept getting put on the back burner.  So AFTER we had her birthday dinner [on the day AFTER her birthday], I finally finished decorating it and delivered it first thing this morning to the school at which she works.  Happy Birthday, Kim.  Mom loves you.

The Salon Celebrates Adrienne!

Adrienne's birthday was coming up, and the young ladies she works with as well as some of her clients decided that THIS birthday was a special one, indeed. Just take a look!

Best Wishes, Adrienne! From Tiffany, Summer, Amy, Cathy, Bette, and me!!!

Strawberry Shortcake for Kayla

Kayla's mom called to order Kayla's birthday cake...the theme? Well, Kayla likes Lightning McQueen, Dora, and princesses. Hmmm....So Mom and I decided on a Princess Dora.  Then about a week before the event, Kayla changed her mind -- Strawberry Shortcake and the decision was made.

This is a delicious strawberry cake with Strawberry Shortcake decor.

Sweet Valentine's Day Cake

Here's to you, Grandpa:

Let me call you sweetheart, I'm in love with you.

Let me hear you whisper that you love me too.

Keep the love-light glowing in your eyes so true.
Let me call you "Sweetheart," I'm in love with you.

Sweet Song and Sweet Cake!

 

BUNCO Anyone?

If you take your Bunco seriously, as many school teachers do, you need a serious Bunco cake! And here it is!

Celebration of a Magnificent Kind!

I taught many young adults throughout my career.  Naturally, some stand out in my memory more than others.  One of those is Jonathan Michaels, aka "Kirby".  Kirby attended most all school events, was a very good student, was a very polite young man, and was a good friend of my son.

As was usual with most students, Kirby went his way after graduation and we lost touch.  Through various people, I heard of his marriage and his children....and then devastatingly of his wife's cancer.   This was several years ago.

A few weeks ago, Kirby contacted me and wanted a cake to celebrate his wife's 5th year anniversary of being cancer-free!  How honored I was that he should ask me to be a part of this celebration.

Happy Special Anniversary to you, Shelley.  May you have many years of good health and much happiness.

Elmo Rocks!

Olivia is 2, and boy, does she love Elmo!  So Mom asked for a chocolate Elmo cake!

Olivia even brought her parents to her party!

A Girl and Her Horse

Emma and her sister and brother have a beautiful horse who lives with their grandparents.  Emma really, really loves the horse and wanted a "horse" cake for her 10th birthday! And here it is!

Emma's 10th Birthday Cake!

and here's the "real deal"!

El Toro Loco!

Carson is turning 3 years old, and he LOVES monster trucks...Well, not ALL monster trucks.  Carson loves El Toro Loco, and his mom asked me to help them celebrate Carson's birthday with a cake celebrating Carson's birthday and El Toro Loco!