One of my biggest jobs was to make the cake. I like to make cakes for my kid's birthdays, so she picked what she wanted out of a recipe book and I made it. It was a definite winner for many reasons. (1) Jesikah loved it! (2) it was pretty fast and easy (3) it didn't require a lot of ingredients, (4) the frosting was very creamy and spreadable, and last but not least (5) it tasted good! I'll definitely be making this one again. Eric had the idea of putting the raspberries around the top as I was making it, and I think it was a great idea.
When they first got there, each person got a white apron to design how they wanted with fabric markers and stencils. They didn't even use the stencils much because they were very creative on their own. Then, each person got to make their own personal lasagna. On the menu was also garlic bread and raspberry sodas. While the lasagna cooked, they made fruit and veggie people and animals and snacked too. A game they enjoyed was "Guess that Liquid". I had samples of lots of different liquids with numbers on the bottom and they partnered up and one partner would close their eyes while the other partner presented them with a liquid to drink. Then they had to guess what it was they were drinking. Some of the liquids were yummy like soda or fruit juice while some were not so good like vinegar or lemon juice. It was pretty funny to watch.
The cake:
Kissing the cake
Making Aprons:
Making fruit and veggie people, etc:
Some wanted shishkabobs
Dog in grass by Isley (who wouldn't let me get her picture)
Side view of dog
Opening gifts: (as always, Jesikah's friends know her well)
She got lots of books, earrings, makeup items, and other things and she loved them all!
Finishing their dinner and cutting the cake:
You can see Jesikahs' raspberry soda...I was so mad that I forgot to get straws!
Garrett with his piece of cake...it was strawberry cake
Their take home gift: it had gummy hamburgers, pizzas, hot dogs, sodas, etc as well as a set of measuring cups or measuring spoons and a spatula or serving spoon.
10 comments:
Wow! I can never get over how creative your kids are! What a fun and original idea for a birthday party. How did everyone make their own lasagnas? Happy birthday Jessikah!
And no, its not true we will be coming to Florida this year. We were planning on going to California in October, but then Jared noticed some really cheep plane tickets for florida. We were thinking of coming instead, but it would have been a lot more stress and less of a "vacation" due to all the complications of finding rental cars, a place to stay wherever we visit, disneyworld AND universal studio tickets etc.. SO, unfortunately i think we'll probably have to save that trip for another time. Bummer though, it would be fun to see you guys.
Looks like it was a fun birthday party! I liked how the cake turned out and the aprons looked great. I wish I was half as creative as those kids :)
the aprons turned out adorable!!! They were very creative. Love the cake too, that looks like one I need for my birthday, or valentines or well anyday :)
so, so fun! jesikah has awesome ideas! i think i'd like to have a party like that! the cakes looks mmmmmm! great idea witht eh raspberries. glad she had a great party :)
This is such a CUTE idea!!!!!!!!!!! I'll have to remember this!
Love this idea! Can I hire you to come do this for my kids' party. I am very impressed!
What a fun Birthday! The cake looks beautiful and yummy. I'll have to get your recipe. Happy birthday, Jesikah!
What a fun Party!! The cake IS beautiful! I can see why my daughter wanted it! :-) Happy Birthday to Jesika, what a sweet girl she is!!
Spencer had such a great time at this party and all the kids have really enjoyed going through the pictures on your blog from it. I've noticed my kids seem to favor your blog above mine! :-)
YukLin loved the party! Awesome job!!! What are the pink shavings on the cake? I'll have to grab that recipe from you:)
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