Birthday Cakes!

I LOVE to plan and throw parties. All parties must have a theme. I find it ironic since I grew up with a mother who HATED Birthday parties, Bridal Showers, Baby Showers any thing of the sort. To me it is NOT about getting presents but about putting together a gathering of family and friends that is a blast and being together. I am beyond excited for Millie's 5th birthday where I am planning a Carnival Party. It will be her first friends party and I am even putting on the invites no gifts please, we won't have time for that (and besides we have no more room in this cramped space). I decided since I have not been cooking lately to have pictures of recipes to post instead I will post about all the birthday cakes I have made for my kids' birthdays.

For Millie's first birthday it was a polka dot party. This was my first attempt at a birthday cake and at fondant. It is weird stuff and all I used it for was the polka dots!

For her 2nd birthday we had a fishy or as she called them "bishy" party. I loved this cake and thought it was adorable. For Millie's 3rd birthday we did a dress up/ tea party. I found the "how to" on making a cake purse and thought it turned out great! For Xander's first birthday we had a cousin Jungle Animal party and I made him this cute tiger.

We celebrated with his cousin Ryan while on vacation at Bear Lake so I made Ryan a basketball cake.

We were back in Arizona for Xander's actual birthday so fir our little family celebration we invited Grams over and I made him this adorable Elephant.

For Millie's 4th birthday. We had a butterfly party. I shaped and frosted the butterfly and then Millie decorated it ALL by herself. She was so proud of it! I was surprised she tried to make it match on both sides. She did a great job.
For Xander's 2nd birthday we had a Treasure Hunt Party. That was a blast. His treasure chest cake was a challenge but turned out okay.