This is me on my 2nd Birthday; August 13, 1975. The doll cake was made by Grandma (Mimmie) and is one of my earliest memories. I believe she made each of her grandaughters a doll cake. She had six grandaughters in all (did I count right?). Mimmie went to be with the Lord when my firstborn was still a baby. I made my oldest a doll cake when she was 4; (not remembering the correct date for when I had mine) and continued the tradition recently for my second daughter on her 4th birthday.
This is Anna on her 4th birthday; August 14, 2007.
Lots of people ask me about decorating cakes. I always tell them -- it's not how great it looks like that they will remember, its that you took the time to make it special for them. My cakes don't look that great (trust me, I could never sell them!) but they are special because my children are special. I just took the classes at Michael's in anticipation of motherhood... You can do it too!
I took a cake-decorating class when my oldest was just little. It was at our local bakery. I really enjoyed it. Afterwards, I did make a good many cakes to sell. Nowadays, though, I just don't have the time. And, for all the mess, it really isn't worth it to me. But, I do still enjoy occasionally decorating one for my family.
What a special memory of your grandmother!
Heidi
what a sweet tradition and something I may consider for my little one. We usuallly go out and have it made, costing a small fortune but I think it would be much more meaningful if I create it myself this year. Thanks for the inspiration!
We have the exact same birthday Amy! How cool is that?! Same year and everything! ;)
About 3 years ago, I started decorating cakes for my kids. It is an awesome tradition and it makes for "sweet" memories. We've never done a doll cake though & my 5 yod birthday is Tues. She'd love this!
The bottom line is; We try not to insist on parent-led learning or gravitate toward child-led learning. We try instead to focus on God-led learning and ask for His input and perspective on every aspect of our home school. That way, when others fuss about what Dan and I are doing and make me second guess our decisions -- I can go back to our decision process and find God's fingerprints, reminding me that this is His way.
