Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Maddie's Birthday





This post is late in coming, but Maddie has turned 16! No, she's not dating. No, she's not driving. And it's all okay. (Just thought I'd get those out of the way right up front because everyone asks.)
She had a fun party here at the house. Lots of friends came. They played games, ate food, listened to music, and sat around the fire pit. She got flowers (because I remember Ronda gave me flowers when I turned 16 and I thought it was so cool), cutie balloons, and a Twilight themed birthday cake. (It's supposed to look like Bella's cake. I fully intended to do a three-layer cake, but once I got started, realized that that was A LOT of cake. I couldn't imagine what we would do with all of it, so I stuck to just two layers. It's not an exact replica, but pretty good for a beginner. I still haven't quite figured out how to get the corners squared with the fondant. I bet I could have done a better job if my cake were styrofoam like the movie cake was. But this post is supposed to be about a birthday, not a cake, so. . .anyway. . .) Yay! Hopefully she will get a license soon and she can start doing some of the driving. She's so busy and that keeps me busy too. Aint she cute?
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(I hired this nice lady to be a stand in Mom. She's a lot more photogenic than me. Thanks, Jacque.)

3 comments:

Holli said...

Maddie is 16?!?! Wow, the time flies. Sure wish she was one of my Laurels now! :) Happy Birthday to Maddie.

LBBlum said...

Happy Birthday-- belated.
The cake is amazing!!! you made it?? the frosting-- looks so... so ... professional!!!

Hey Sandra-- I totally want to see a before and after picture of your dress!!!! show and tell - girl!

thanks for your comments... I was wondering if I was blogging to myself on that site.

Ronda said...

You chose the perfect bouquet - Alstomerias and Roses, Wow! I am honored that you are making my tradition yours too.