Although I do not yet have readers (a little weird by the way- writing to the "abyss"), I thought I'd introduce you to my favorite people in the whole, wide world.
Jacob (son, age 12), Hailey (daughter, age 6), & Ryan (husband)...next time I'll even include his handsome face:)
As Jacob has grown older, the need-to-be-cool-not-too-much-like-a-kid's-party requirement has called for a little more thought and creativity. This year, we decided to have a backyard campout. Except for the fact that it rained all day and night, the party was a success...and very cool too. One of the highlights of the night was the birthday cake. I had recently read about a rainbow cake here and decided to try the same approach with camouflage colors and turn it into a bundt cake. Here is the result, plus a couple extras just for fun.
I used soft gel food coloring so that the colors would be more vibrant and to ensure that they wouldn't mix together when dropping the batter.
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YEAH! Torrie, I am so excited about your blog. Your kids are adorable and the cake looks delicious! I am so proud of you. This looks fantastic, you should give yourself more credit because you did a wonderful job. I am thrilled to me your first subscriber and I would follow if you had that option up here. I have found a great friend in you and I am so very thankful. Keep the posts coming, I can't wait! Love Jessica
ReplyDeleteOk, I did it ....I did my first blog-a -thon I am A
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Thank you Michelle for introducing me to my Blog
experience. Congratulations Torrie you are a woman of the now!
sharon
Sharon-
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice surprise to see you in here!! I am honored to be your 'introduction' into the blogosphere. I too, was a blog virgin a little while ago. So, you're not alone:)...I think you will LOVE it! And thank you for being my 1st subscriber! That way, I can continue to keep in touch with you!
Ok, so Sharon beat me! Torrie, I am so happy you are up and blogging! Last time we spoke (too long ago...), it was just an idea, so cool to see it come to life. I can't wait to get/share great ideas! How fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michelle
I finally had a chance to look at your blog for more than 1 minute in between classes! I really like it. I clicked on a link to another blog and found the cupcake recipe I made for my parents birthdays last weekend. Here is the link for her adaptations to the Vanilla Bake Shop cupcakes:
ReplyDeletehttp://pieceofcakeblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/for-all-baby-mamas.html
Heather
Michelle-
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to have an opportunity to connect with you more often. Of course, we do still need to get together for coffee though! Thank you for visiting...and bringing Sharon too! (an unexpected surprise)
Heather- Thank you for the recipe link! That is so cool that you found it there. I love her blog, but I haven't tried any of her recipes yet.
Torrie, what a beautiful blog, you did a great job. I am glad I checked it out. Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us. (no pressure intended) Just excited for you.
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Jodie-
ReplyDeleteI am so :) that you made it over here, because I lost many of my contacts when I purchased a new computer. Thank you for stopping by and for the compliment. I really appreciate it. And when you have a chance, could you send me an e-mail w/ your address (e-mail address)? Thanks!
Torrie, you're blog is so amazing. That cake you made looks awesome. You have definitely inspired me to want to go bake a cake. I would have never thought to mix colors like that. I can't wait to see what else you post.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
to use a word from my youth, how RAD is that cake torrie?! and the balloons in the rafters? I'm a big balloon girl. i love how they can instantly transform a space. and i love just letting them float, unanchored to anything. how i wish to be sometimes...
ReplyDelete(just checking out your early days instead of working on a post for my blog... although my post is inspired by you. =)