A Sesame Street Birthday!

Maitland's mom wanted the characters of Sesame Street to help celebrate his very FIRST birthday!  Colorful buttercream with lots of letters and Elmo and Cookie Monster made for a fun, fun cake!

Anushka is FIVE!

Anushka is celebrating birthday number FIVE!  She loves Olivia the Pig, so her mom decided that Olivia would help Anushka celebrate!

Jake's Graduation!

My dear friend, Jackie, asked me to do a graduation cake for her son, Jake!  His high school colors are black and gold, so this is what I did to help Jake celebration the big occasion!

A Cake for MiMi!

I got a call last night from a former colleague.  He is a great guy, always smiling and laughing, but he is a TERRIBLE procrastinator!  He called on Monday night needing a birthday cake for his mom in TWO days! YIKES! He left the decor up to me totally, just said it was for his 3 daughters' Mimi [grandmother]! So this is what I came up with....Take a look:

Baby Bump Cake

My dear friend, Kim, and her sweet hubby, Curt are pregnant with Adam, who will make his appearance in July!  Several friends celebrated the upcoming event at a fun time shower with a fun time cake! Just take a look!

Mickey Mouse Birthday!

Dylan turned one, and what better way to celebrate than with Mickey Mouse!!  Happy Birthday, Dylan!  Your mommy is so very proud of you!

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!