Boy, oh boy. Where does the time go? Karleigh Nicole will turn 4 on the 24th of March. This past saturday we had her birthday party. Grammy Cody and Papa Dave came to visit the weekend before and to share in the festivities. That was part one. We did a cake, went out to dinner, and just played around the house and outside. It was in the 50's and beautiful!This past weekend on the other hand - 30's!
The theme you may ask - Princess of course. Karleigh is in love with anything Disney Princess
The birthday weekend preparation started out with the cake debacle. Yes debacle. I had asked Karleigh what the one thing was that she wanted for her birthday this year - and she said a castle cake. So , me being the supermom that I am -- I found this great 3D cake - with a castle, towers, flags and all. No big deal. I have a structural engineering degree - I can for sure handle cake. NOT! The cake when I was done, looked more like the ruins to a castle than the actual castle. Anyone can ask Brian, there was a lot of cursing going on in that kitchen. So - finally at 8:30 friday night, I realized that this was not going to work - and I got in the car to go BACK to the grocery store for more cake mix, eggs and frosting.
Looking back on the cake debacle, I would change a few things. One - not assume that I can be an "Ace of Cakes", two - I would make the cake earlier in the week, and FREEZE it to aid in the carving, and three - try not to be superwoman.
I must admit though - the cake Part II did turn out rather cute.
My friend Rachell and her husband came over to surprise Karleigh with their little dog Lola. Karleigh just LOVES her. And I think that Lola loves her too. I don't know if it is because they are both little, or the fact that Karleigh always has some sort of food remnant on her. Karleigh was so excited that Lola brought her a coloring book and a sticker book.
Then the family started to arrive. We did ham and cheesy potatoes, and I don't know if we were more excited for the initial dinner, or the thought of leftovers for the week!
Karleigh was spoiled. Had a great day. Too shy to blow out the candles though. I am sure that it will be a birthday to remember!
2 comments:
The cake looks great. I think cake Version 1.0 would have been easier if there was a foamcore version of cake you could have put together with an exacto knife.
Ham and cheesy potatoes? That sounds so good.
Happy birtday Karleigh!!! Can not believe that you are going to be four! Looks like you had a great party and you looked like a beautiful princess! I love the cake your mom made for you!!! She a supermom! I love the blog site she uses to show you and your sisters growing up....your mom is so cool............best wishes for the best day ever!!!!!
The Wittke's
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