What am I thankful for? I have seen this theme time and again this week, because in truth it is the week of Thanksgiving and most people in the US do celebrate this National Holiday. Well, in my house not only is it Thanksgiving this week, but my baby is leaving the Toddler stage behind and entering the pre-school age range. Lily will be 2 years old on this Friday, otherwise known as Black Friday in the US.
I remember being pregnant with her two years ago at this time. Granted I was in a ton of pain the last few days having started back labor the weekend before, but I will leave that story to her birth story that I have to get to sharing here tomorrow on her actual birthday. However, I had her before Thanksgiving due to the way the calendar fell back in 2010, so that particular year she was absolutely the best present I could have ever been given right around Thanksgiving time and the most thankful thing that I have ever had the pleasure to also happen to me at this time of the year, too.
So, how do I show thanks to my kids on their birthdays? Well, we have family parties of course, but I also make a character cake each year to celebrate, as well. The character cakes are usually popular kids characters that my girls are in love with at that stage in their lives. I love seeing the looks on their little faces when they recognize their favorite character. It really is a trip to see their reactions and see it through their eyes for the first time.
So I thought since it is Thanksgiving, I would make this a light-hearted post and share these different cakes that I have made and decorated thanks to pre-made molds, icing and tips, too.
By the way, Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate this holiday today and Happy Birthday tomorrow to my amazing 2 year old, Lily!!
So with out further ado, here are the cakes so far:
Abby Cadabby: Emma’s 2nd Birthday Cake…
Mickey Mouse: Lily’s 1st Birthday Cake…
Cinderella: Emma’s 3rd Birthday Cake #1 (Big Family Party)…
Hello Kitty: Emma’s 3rd Birthday (Small Family Party on the Day of Her Birthday)…
Barbie (Mold): To Be Made Tomorrow for Lily’s 2nd Birthday…
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JanineHuldie says
Lol, Vikki, they were made from a mold, because there was no way I could make the cake that shape, but I did decorate the cakes with colored icing and tips. Trust me, I am no Martha Stewart, but loved these pans, because they make baking these types of cakes so very easy. Vikki, the brownies were so my speed though before I got married. I really try to do my best, but let's not forget how I screwed up cake pops with very little ease, lol 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!!
Emily says
First of all, those cakes are UNBELIEVABLE!! You could start a side business with that talent of yours…wow! And, Happy Birthday to Lily! We too have birthdays in our house this time of year. My youngest son's birthday is on November 25th, which is also my husband's birthday (best gift he ever got!). The year he was born, we were hosting Thanksgiving, which was on the 27th that year. So, I came home from the hospital with my new baby and to 25 people who we insisted still come to our house for the holiday. Luckily, my MIL took charge and cooked for all, but it was a CRAZY day! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
JanineHuldie says
Oh thank you so very much Emily and if I had the time maybe, but seriously with everything else I don't how or when I could fit this one in, too. Maybe someday. Happy Birthday to your youngest son, too. I can totally relate, I had Lily 2 days before Thanksgiving and brought her home Thanksgiving Eve. (Wednesday). I thank god my MIL still does up a huge spread for Thanksgiving. So, we went there and I didn't have to do a thing bless her soul, but have everyone just in love with the newest member of our family (Lily). Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!
Cyndi says
So thankful for you, Janine! I will try to comment as I can; I would have scheduled posts, but I didn't know I wouldn't have internet where I'm staying. Ohoh. Oh well, I'll just do the best I can. 🙂 Those cakes are wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving!
JanineHuldie says
Cyndi, I too am so thankful for you, too!! No worries about commenting, totally understand and thank you for commenting now even though you hardly have WiFi right now. Happy Thanksgiving again to you and your family!!
Bill says
No big message here my friend. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for being who you are.
JanineHuldie says
Thank you as always Bill and again plain and simple, Happy Thanksgiving to you, Bev and all of your family again!!!
Jane Marsh says
I want you to make my birthday cake… 🙂
JanineHuldie says
Thanks Jane and remind when it is that time and will try to do my best, lol 🙂
JanineHuldie says
Thanks Michelle as always and will send you as big of a piece as you want virtually 🙂 🙂
JanineHuldie says
Lol, Clark. Seriously, thank you as always and Happy Thanksgiving to you too 🙂
Sunshine says
Fantastic job with the cakes! Way to go Mom! I hope Lily has a wonderfully happy birthday. Here come the terrible two's once again! 🙂
JanineHuldie says
Oh thank you so very much Linda. I bakes the cake a little while ago and now have to decorate it tomorrow after I do a little Black Friday shopping. So true about the terrible two's and they actually struck a few months ago for her!! Hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving 🙂
Stacy Harris says
You are so talented with your cakes… I can't figure out how to use those decorating tubes to save my life. Have a wonderful thanksgiving and enjoy your daughters wonderful birthday tomorrow!
JanineHuldie says
Thanks so much Stacy and it took me time and trust me I still have my blonde moments with those damn tubes and tips, but it is so worth it when I see the looks on their faces (my girls). Hope you and your family had a nice Thanksgiving, too!!
JanineHuldie says
Thank you so very much Richard and truly can't say that enough. As for the icing, let's hope not, because this momma needs her sleep, too lol!!
JanineHuldie says
Thanks Dianna and still have that mold and hope to use again in the future for another event for one of my girls 🙂 And hope you too had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
JanineHuldie says
Oh thank you so much Eddy and hope you do get to try these for your grandkids. The pans are so easy to use and one you get the hang of the tips, it really is fairly easy!! Have a wonderful Friday as always and thanks again 🙂 🙂
JanineHuldie says
Oh thank you so very Cloudy. Yes, I did make these cake, but in all fairness, I used a pan in the shape and then followed the directions on how to decorate the cakes on the enclosed paperwork with the pans. So I didn't create them from scratch or anything, because I am not that talented, lol!! The Hello Kitty Cake, was probably the easier, as long side Mickey, because their weren't as many colors to have to mix to decorate. If I can do it, I am sure your ill do just fine and am rooting for you in March 🙂 🙂
dianeroark says
Janine,
These are the cutest cakes. I love them all but especially Mickey Mouse. Thanks for stopping by and linking up with Saturday Dishes. I pinned it.
Blessings and have a great weekend,
Diane Roar
Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks Diane and loved that I could link up with this post with you ladies this week!! 🙂
coffeewithus3lucy says
What fun cakes! One of my daughters was born right before Thanksgiving as well. Great gift to be thankful for every year.
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Janine Huldie says
Awesome gifts to indeed be thankful for and am truly each year at this time of the year!! 🙂