Birthday party planning - the cakes

I always get unbelievably nervous about the cake.  I could just buy one, but on Rachel's first birthday I told myself that making a cake is a sign of love.  So now not only am I a bit stuck in my own trap, but Rachel has come to expect something of her own choosing made by me.

This year she wanted a piano.  I was filled with dread inside but agreed with a smile.  I drew a template out and had a picture in my mind of how it would be.  The only problem then was pulling it off.  However now it's made I'm pretty proud of myself, and Rachel's reaction was priceless 

"mummy it's amazing and perfect, I love it!"



For posterity here are the previous years' cakes, the only cakes I've ever made and decorated.

5th - rainbow - not my finest


4th - tinkerbell Island - I was impressed


3rd - mr bump - I loved this one


2nd - fifi - with help from a topper


1st - teddy bear - I was amazed I did it



This is part of the birthday planning series of posts, for more visit http://majorloveoffilm.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-party-planning-introduction.html