I had a little dilemma. It’s been forever and a day, but we’ve finally set a day for finalization, and it happens to be only a week and a half before J’s birthday. Originally, I’d planned on having the family over for a birthday party over Labor Day weekend, but now those plans have been smashed into tiny, little confetti-like pieces; I can’t have people traveling for four hours each way to shower J with attention twice in less than two weeks…or at least, I’ve decided to spare them that pain.
In my excitement after scheduling the long-anticipated hearing, I called two sets of my own aunts and uncles, my two sisters and my parents and then directed T to call his brother, inviting them all to the hearing (hey, J’s joining the whole family, and this is a biggie, as far as I’m concerned!) and a light dinner following the proceedings.
Duh. I should be slapping myself on the forehead now–half of these people had already been invited to the birthday party.
Why must things be so awkward for me? Why can’t things just run smoothly?
Well, after speaking to my mom, it sounds like no one’s weould be upset about the birthday party and finalization being combined into one big, fantastic celebration.
And, to go with such a celebration, what better than a completely over the top cake? So, I went on over to the Wilton crazy cake-decorating people, and I decided that since J loves his little blue octopus stuffed toy as seen in the Baby Einstein videos, an octopus would be a great option for his cake.
How about this with a few changes in icing color and, of course, a change in age?
Looks fun, doesn’t it? That means we’ll do a beachy or sea theme for the party and life will be good. Of course, if the cake doesn’t come out, I’ll be in big doo-doo, since I’ve now told the entire world that I actually plan to pull this off. Have I told you this would be the first birthday cake I’ll have done more than use those plastic tubes of icing you can find in the baking aisle of the grocery store to write someone’s name on the top of the thing? Maybe I’d better do a trial run.
Michelle says:
You’re going to make that cake yourself? Wow! Please be sure and post pictures. That is impressive!
August 8th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
Trace says:
VERY COOL!! It does look challenging. Like Michelle, you’re going to make the cake yourself?
August 9th, 2007 at 7:12 am
Kat says:
I love that cake!! Would you mind coming over and making one for me, too? :) I can’t wait to see pictures of the finished product.
August 9th, 2007 at 7:37 am
Michelle says:
That is impressive!! Of course, you could always go flat or 1/2 sphere if it turns out to be too much! This year while baking MAM’s 2nd birthday cake, I realized I hadn’t baked a cake since her 1st birthday! It’s best to save baking for special occasions, I think!!! Enjoy the celebrating!
August 9th, 2007 at 8:17 am
starfish says:
Go for it! You know me, I’m all for diving into a huge project!
I agree that if the ball is too much, do a half sphere and lay him flat. My plan B is to make extra cupcakes if m spongebob cake doesn’t work out.
Good Luck! I can’t wait to see how it comes out!
August 9th, 2007 at 8:46 am
Maya says:
Now I wanted to see the picture of the cake you do! You are daring, I’d be so afraid it would topple over!!! Good luck!
August 9th, 2007 at 10:19 am
Christina says:
Wow! Now THAT’S a cake! As a total non-baker, I’m impressed you’d even attempt it. Can’t wait to see pictures of yours!
I think it’s cool that J’s adoption finalization and birthday fall so close together!
August 9th, 2007 at 11:53 am
Tammi says:
I want more than just a picture…That looks yummy. Making something like that must take such talent, not to mention patience.
Happy birthday celebration:)
August 9th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
MelodyA. says:
That is an awesome cake. I’m rootin’ for ya. Can’t wait to see how you do. I baked homemade cupcakes for our last party and I was so proud of myself afterwards. You will be, too.
August 10th, 2007 at 1:55 pm
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