Taylor's 15th Birthday Cake

The top and bottom of this cake is triple chocolate. The middle layer is fresh strawberry filling that tastes like strawberry juluis. The frosting is butter cream on the chocolate cakes and strawberry butter cream on the white cake.

Happy Birthday Taylor

First Taylor and her family celebrated her 15th birthday.


Then Taylor celebrated with her friend Bri. They had a bowling
party with their friends. Kind of a cross city party because Taylor
goes to CMR and Bri goes to GFH. The girls have been best friends
since they were 4 years old. Their friendship has stayed strong even
though they have attended different schools since the fourth grade.
Taylor's birthday is on the 2nd and Bri's is on the 10th so they
have decided that they will celebrate all their birthdays from
now on together. Happy Birthday Tay and Bri.

TAYLOR SWIFT

I got a phone call today asking if I would come to the mall and bring my camera. When the kids where on their way to another funeral today they saw Taylor Swift's tour truck in the Super 8 parking lot. This was differently a photo op. The kids all had their pictures taken with Taylor Swift that is with her truck. They were so excited. God sure works in funny ways. After the last three weeks they truly deserved something like this.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY 14TH BIRTHDAY TAYLOR

On November 2nd Taylor turned 14.

We all gathered at her house for some cake

and ice cream and to wish her a Happy Birthday.

Dad and Aiden prepare the cake.

Dad lights the candles on the cake while the boys look on.

It is so hard to believe Taylor is 14 already.

Time sure goes by quickly it just seems like

yesterday that Sabrina and Tim brought her home.

Ice cream is always good with cake. Sabrina was

dishing up the ice cream for the plates of cake when

Aiden decided he needed a sample. As you can see

he just leaned forward and took a lick.

Taylor's family watches as she opens her cards.

This one was a singing card.

Tanealya looks on as Taylor reads more cards.

Aiden is reading a card to Taylor.

Riley looks on.

This really is a present. Taylor is getting Ugs (very comfortable shoes) in the mail.

Of course it wouldn't be a birthday without "Tater" written on her sweats.

Mom and daughter moment.

Aiden's Birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AIDEN

Aiden has waited so long for his birthday to arrive. He has experienced lots of family birthdays and was wondering when his would be next. He watched me make cakes for all the members of his family this year. This year it all began with his sister Tanealya's birthday in September. To be followed by his sister Taylor's and Aunt Tavein's in November. Next came his brother Riley's in February and then his mom's, Nana's, Papa's and dad's birthday all in the same week of April. He really started to question when his birthday was coming and started making plans for his 3rd birthday. Then Uncle Aaron had a birthday in March and his cousins' Olivia and Emma had their 2nd birthday in June. Aiden was really wondering at this point if his birthday was ever going to come. Daily now he would ask about his birthday. He even decided that it was going to be a Barney Birthday. See he discovered Barney last year and they have been best buds since. The day finally has come. July 24th Aiden arrived at our house for a Barney Birthday Party.

Aiden was greeted by Barney. Barney had balloons and the long awaited cake.

Party Hat and Shirt
Aiden loves hats and instantly put the birthday hat on.


When Aiden and I were looking on the Internet for Barney Party ideas
he saw a shirt with Barney on it. So I made him one of his own that said
"Happy Birthday".

CAKE TIME

Aiden was so happy when we sang Happy Birthday to Aiden.

Cake tastes best eaten with the finger.


BIRTHDAY GUESTS

Taylor Tavein and Jon Barney of course mom and dad Riley, Papa and Tanealya

BALLOONS

Aiden was fascinated with the balloons.

PINATA TIME

Riley is always the big brother helping out Aiden. Here he is showing Aiden the Pinata that I had to make since there are no Barney ones to be found and how it works. Aiden pulled almost all the strings and nothing happened. Boy was Aiden surprised when Riley pulled the magic string and candy came pouring out.

At one point in the party Aiden disappeared. He was found by Riley and Tavein. He had pulled his lawn chair up to the Pinata and was looking for more candy inside. He did find a box of dots.

PRESENTS!!!

Riley loves to help Aiden. Here he is helping Aiden unwrap his gifts.

Care Bears

Aiden got two Care Bears "Funshine" and "Grumpy". Funshine because that's what Aiden is most of the time. And Grumpy because the bear has the exact expression on its face as Aiden gets when he is pouting. Well when he opened the present and found the Bears Jon said that he had a Care Bear bandage on his finger. Aiden asked if he had an owee and then gave the Care Bears to Jon. How Sweet. Maybe we need to get him "Tender Heart".


THE DRUM

The drum came from Nana and papa. It was a hit. Aiden placed it around his neck and marched about proudly playing. You might ask, "Why a drum?" Aiden loves music he plays the piano, the guitar, violin, tambourine and was using the toilet seat for a drum. So I got him one. He is a natural.

The party was great. Aiden was delighted and all had fun.

Thanks Sabrina for letting me make this day special for Aiden.