Last week we hit quite a milestone with Avery turning 2. To celebrate her birthday, we went to the Works for dinner on Thursday, with Gramma and Grampa Herage. Avery was really well behaved, but I think that had a lot to do with Gramma keeping her entertained for the whole meal. Then on Saturday we had her birthday party, with most of the family. Unfortunately there weren't any other kids there (besides Micaela), because the Fergusons were down and out with colds, etc, and because we didn't really think we could handle a party with the whole gang of kid friends. That will be next year's challenge!
Avery really enjoyed her party and got through it with no major melt-downs. She liked her cake - mostly the candy decorations on top - and enjoyed the presents. She seemed a little confused as to why I wouldn't let her play with anything after she opened it, but then it would have taken hours to get everything open. Thanks again to everyone who came, thanks for all of the help you gave us and thank you very much for Avery's presents!
So the story of the cake...Most of you probably know that I am no baker. I can cook pretty well, but I find that a lot easier because you don't need to be so precise. Of course, baking is a different story - following the recipe actually matters a lot more! Anyway, I decided to make Avery a butterfly cake. With some very helpful suggestions from Amy and Dana (including the advice to use a box cake instead of making one from scratch), it turned out pretty well. But thank goodness I did use a box cake because making the icing alone took me forever. Decorating it was also a big challenge, due to my shaky hands and the very tiny candies, and I swore up and down that I would never do this again. Of course, next year when it is Micaela's turn for a party, I will probably feel guilty if I don't make her one too. So I will just have to plan a little better! :)
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