My baby is turning 6 on August 30! We had his birthday party this past weekend and it was crazy! 26 kids for a swimming party at my parents house. Wow. Bless my parents. It turned out great - wonderful weather even though I was worried it was going to be too cold with the cooler air that had moved in. And no injuries which makes it a success in my book!
This year Trevor opted for a police theme. Worked for me! I made police badges, cars and mini cars. The kids got them in the favor bag to take home.
And I decided to make a police cake. It was funfetti - per Trevor's request on the flavor. I bought a new car cake pan - had to order it off the Internet and made 2. My friend, Ali, helped me decorate it. we decided to keep it simple and didn't get as elaborate on the decorations as I was originally thinking I might have to be. I was pretty satisfied with how it turned out and it was easy.
I was the most proud that the cake came out of the pan with no problem! That is always what you worry about, but I greased and floured the pan really well. I cheated and used a box mix - which of course tasted great. And I had to use 1.5 boxes to fill the pan. There is more cake in that little car than you think!
Trevor would have been happy if I had let him have a taste prior to his party goers arriving, but I made him hold off.
And here is the crazy bunch of kids that were at the party. I got my picture although it was NOT easy. The kids swam, had cake and Popsicles, a pinata and a Balloon artist came. It was a very fun party and the kids had a blast.
Haven't been baking or making cookies lately. Just no time. Between baseball games and practices, getting things settled in Trevor's new school, soccer practices soon to start, working - with the new added element today of my employer being bought out meaning no idea what is going on with my job.....I really don't know whether I'm coming or going most of the times. Life seems to be more demanding lately. All is good, just hasn't left much time for cookies! I guess we all go through stages of that. Not really sure when I will be back to baking.....probably not for a few weeks!
Happy Baking,
Jen
