Angry Birds

So I'm a little late posting this, but better late than never!
Here's the start of my many layered "Angry Birds" cake for Luke's Birthday. 
Boy was he excited about this one! I'd dare to say that his friends were equally excited to eat it!

Happy Birthday Luke! You are growing up so fast!

Happy Birthday!

I can't believe you are eight!!!

I hope you had a wonderful day!
I love you SO much!
~Mom

Happy Valentines day!

Happy Valentines day!
~Rachel~

Birthday

Psalm 118:24
This is the Day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

I just want to say thank you to all of my friends
and family for your love and sweet birthday wishes today!
It has been a great day, & I'm feeling very thankful
for all the Lord has done for me!
Jesus is truly SO merciful and gracious to me!

Here's the cake I made today.
My kids helped with the decorating. I can't wait to have a piece!
Here's the recipe (you'll want to hang onto this for special occasions):

Deep Dark Mocha Torte

Thank You Lord for another wonderful year to learn
and grow!
~Rachel~

More cakes!

My friend asked me to make her a birthday cake,
so I enjoyed making this for her!
I hope you had a wonderful Birthday Nytazia!

Here's the leftover cake batter. I knew my kids
would like a piece too.
So I decorated as the kids directed. Kinda funny to me since I'm
not exactly an artist. Bill says it's a magnolia tree.
I say...don't ask. I have no idea!
Do you see the sun and the pond? Those were Luke's requests. :)
~Rachel

Butterfly Birthday Cake

I enjoy making cakes. (And eating them.)

Here's the cake we made for Maggie's Birthday party!

I found it in a Betty Crocker magazine (but you can find it HERE,) and have made it 

several times already. We had a good time going to the store

and picking out candies for it.

Happy Birthday, Margaret Ann...

Margaret Ann Gucker, You are 2 years old!

The things I want to remember about you at this age are

such special memories. The way you always are giggling

instead of talking. It's a happy little way to communicate

with a cheerful little smile.

I love to see you on the rocking horse (you think you own it, and for now,

you do!)

I love to watch you nurture you little dolls and try to be the

best little mommy to them. When you see your baby brother crying, you

are quick to go find a pacifier or blanket to soothe his little cry.

I love the many faces you make. It gets so much attention,

and makes you one of a kind. Your little coy looks and

big open mouth smiles.

Someday, sissy, you won't have that pacifier in your mouth,

and I really do think I will miss seeing you keep track

of that little lovey. Speaking of a lovey, your pink crochet

blanket that you rub under your nose reminds me that you feel sleepy.

I love the way you hide nearby to be close to me after I put

you to bed. I see your little feet stick out around the corner as

you lean against the fridge. I find you in many places as you have fallen asleep

outside your bed.

Margaret, you are a special little girl, and my baby girl.

I love you soooo much! Happy Birthday sweetie.

You are 2.