I am not sure how J formed his dislike for cake or all things cake-like (muffins, cupcakes, soft bread). I am sure it is just a texture thing, but either way he doesn’t eat cake. When I was preparing for his birthday and he wanted a cake for his friends, I said to him, “But, J you don’t eat cake!”. He said, “It doesn’t matter Mommy, I will just lick the icing.”
Well, I would have non of that. For his first Birthday party with friends from school, he was going to have a cake that he wanted to eat. So I asked him if he would like a Rice Krispies Cake and he loved the idea. Which also worked great because his best buddy is allergic to peanuts, so I was going to have to special order the cake for him.
I made two recipes of Rice Kripies Squares (recipe from the box). and pressed them into circular cake pans. I buttered them and added a strip of parchment paper so I could lift them out easier. I flipped them over, added some pre-made icing, Smarties (the Canadian kind) and some Birthday Candles. It was great and all the kids loved their cake.
It will certainly make more appearances here in our house as the Non-Cake Birthday Cake.
Categories:
Birthdays,
Food
J turned Five!!! Five years old!!! My little boy. Well, he is not so little anymore and going to school and turning five is a big deal for parties now. I was just thankful that all of his friends were not away on holidays and were able to make it to a summertime party.
There were games, Reptiles, a non-cake, and lots of fun. It is Wednesday and I don’t think I have recovered yet from the planning and execution of the party. Even though I know why so many people host parties away from home, there is nothing like the rush, for me, of planning a great party.
Happy Birthday, my sweet, little, big boy.
We have returned from Delaware. My Uncle was given a military burial as he served in the Army. I feel blessed that I got to share this time with my Cousins who just lost their father. And with my Aunt who has lost, not only the love of her life, but her Right Hand Man. My Father spoke at the service, which we would like to say was a celebration of his life. My Father, who has only shed a few tears in my lifetime, had a hard time keeping his composure while telling everyone how much it meant that his Brother in Law loved him and his siblings and welcomed them with open arms. When my Cousin asked if anyone wished to say a few words, several friends came up and another of our Cousins as well has his two children. I felt that this was the time for me, to speak up and tell everyone else how much I loved him. So, I did. I made it through with only a few tears and a great big smile. I knew if I did not share it then that the moment would be gone forever. He will be missed.
There are a few of us missing in this photo, but this is pretty much half of our family. Growing up, we would vacation at the beach together in one big house. Now that we all have children, there would not be a house big enough to house us all for a week at least not with all of us leaving with our sanity. My Father (the man in the middle) has three brothers and three sisters and this photo represents them well.
My Sister and her family traveled from Regina (by plane thankfully), and another of my Sister’s was already spending a week at the beach with my Youngest Sister (who took these photos, well not this last one, but it was her camera) coming up from Charlotte like she did a month ago. So Hubby and I took three days in a hotel to be able to spend time with them and their kids. It was wonderful to get together at our favorite beach. We had good weather and good food and the kids had a wonderful time. We actually got back on Thursday night, but I have been in party planning mode for two days as it is J’s birthday party tomorrow with his actual birthday on Monday. I am sure to be exhausted but, hope to remember to take a few photos of the day.
