So, no I didn't go to Hawaii recently. It is a dream of mine to see the islands at some point, to relax on white sand and gaze at the bluest water. Sigh. That's not the point of my blog today, though.
My daughter celebrated her birthday today. It was a tropical-themed party. We had one five years ago and decided it was time to have another. We busily put up the decorations, drove around getting supplies, ordered food, etc. It's been a chaotic few days, needless to say.
While we were decorating last night, she said, "do you know what I remember most about the last party?"
"I have no idea", I replied.
"It was the cake, it was so amazing", she said with so much earnest that I was totally shocked.
I expected her to say the presents, or the swimming or...I don't know, something else. But the cake? I made that crazy confection out of two cakes to look like an island, with gummy bear residents - shaded from the sun by little drink umbrellas, Goldfish crackers for...um...fish, Glossette raisins for rocks and coconut coated in green food colouring for the grass. I even painted the tin foil around the base blue to look like water.
I always enjoy this kind of creativity. It is so much fun to find ways to make things unique and special, and it means so much when you make it yourself. You'd think I would have more time, not less, as the children get older. Sadly, I had no desire to make a theme cake this year...but I'm glad my children cherish the memories when I do.
