Cousin Dave's Cigar Smokin' Fish Cake

Ok, you know there has to be a story behind this one, right?  So, this year we celebrated Karissa's and Cousin Dave's birthday together.  Um, not sure if I want to get into the specifics of this cake, but, he sure does love smoking cigars and he loves to.....to.......Uh...Go Fishing!  For just about any old thing!  LOL

He chose a mint chocolate chip cake, and much to my surprise, it tasted just lovely!  Andes Mints in the cake with chocolate mint frosting.  Cousin Dave gave it a big thumbs up!  I must admit, it sure was fun making this one.

Anywho, now that you are a grown ass man of 40, Cousin Dave, maybe next year we can make a grown ass cake.  Whadaya think?   :)

Karissa's Stiletto 21st Birthday Cake

My Beautiful Niece, Karissa turned the Big 2-1 this year!  I can't believe it.  I was lucky enough to be the special person who changed her first poopy diaper!!  No shit!  LOL

She used to follow me everywhere I went.  She would light up when I entered the room, begging for a game of "Old Mary Mac". I felt sooooo special............ Well, now she is all grown up, working on her Bachelor Degree.  I am so proud!

Anywho, this is a chocolate cake with buttercream frosting (her favorite) and it was quite delish, I may add.  She loved it. Yay!!

Keep on the path you are on, my dear.   Ol' Aunie is always here for you.  And, Oh, the places you will go  :)

Zebra Print and Stiletto 40th Birthday Cake

Okay, I was sooo excited to make this cake for Brenda, Patti's sister (summit girls, thanks Lee and Zannie).  She thought she wanted a sheet cake, but I suggested something a little less, ,,,,,,,,,,,boring!!   LOL    Hey, you only turn the big 40 once!  Unless you are me, and have been the big 40 for the past few years.   Just sayin'...........

Anywho. I drew this sucker up and executed the plan.  All went well until I hit the, "freak out" phase of my cake decorating.  Usually, about 4 hours prior to delivery, this cake decorator gets a wave of nausea thinking that something is going to go wrong with the cake, thus ruining a perfectly good celebration.  Considering this is one of the largest cake I have ever made, (should serve 100, no really it's sooo heavy!), the freak out was superior to all the rest.  What if it sinks, what if my DH is not able to carry it to the car, what if they cancel Grey's Anatomy? What?   Um, OK...... Tony has been known to take a tumble or 2 or 10.  Clumsiness......some say it's cute, me, I want to push the bastard down again for being so friggin clumsy! Sorry, I digress, uh, ya, I feared the worst.  But, alas, the cake made it in one piece to it's final destination.  The Ativan I took prior to delivery did the trick.  And another one of a kind creation makes it to the history books.

Happy 40th Birthday, Brenda!!  You are going to shine this decade.  If not, I will spray you with shellac.  :)  

Best Gift Ever Cake

Another cake for my beautiful Lexi Joy!!  19 this year.  So proud of my girl!  Working hard as a college freshmen and a couple of part time jobs to boot!  She is a chip off the ol' block, she is, I tell ya!! 

Anywho, Happy Birthday my wonderful girl!!  You have made this cake decorator (mom) so very proud.  You ARE my gift from heaven.  :)