My little man turned two on Sunday. I can not believe how fast time has flown with him! He is still a baby in my eyes!! The fact that he only started walking two months ago may accumulate to the fact that I considering him a baby still!!
Three days before his birthday I was still deciding what to do with for a birthday cake. We were only having a small family gathering (Nanna, Nanna, Great Nanna, Great Nanna’s Mothers day celebration too – yes 4 Nanna’s in this family!)
I wanted to do something simple. In my eyes a round cake that looked like a puppy was my idea. Until I showed my husband. And then he decided that a Fire Engine was what we needed to do! Bright Red Fire Engine Cake.
Hmmm.
Sunday morning we trekked to the local Yacht Club for breakfast with my side of the family, and then a nice stroll back to my parents house with all the ‘grandchildren’.
This is when Grampy (my dad) surprised the little man with his birthday present!
A rocking horse that Grampy had carved and made himself and it even has a real leather seat and leather horse reigns!
Now both my son and daughter have one each to keep forever and hand down to their children and grandchildren!!
Onto the birthday Fire Engine Cake.
My chocolate cake turn out a little flatter than expected so I made a mad dash to the shops and picked up a pre-made sponge cake. Which made the layering great because you got a slice of everything!
I made the red icing and husband constructed the cake and iced it and put the sweets on – he always says he won’t be helping but ends up doing it
(secretly I know he LOVES making birthday cakes!)
It was loved by everyone! Especially the little man who is currently obsessed with Fireman Sam!
Oh I mustn’t forget about the Fire Engine Biscuits I made!
Linking up with Trish from My Little Drummer Boys – Wordless Wednesday
(ok so not quite wordless today hehe)
Wow totally nailed it!! How awesome is that rocking horse, just amazing!! Glad your little guy had a happy birthday!!
What a fabulous birthday. That cake looks lovely Yvette, and the rocking horse is just awesome!
what an awesome cake and a busy day!!
you did good!!
Great cake! Love it when things go according to play. Am very jealous of those rockers – what great heirlooms! Em
what a good looking fire engine cake! Looks like it was one ‘hot’ party!
Nawww, looks great! Happy birthday to your little man xxx Fi
Brilliant! I am definitely going to produce a better cake for my sons 3rd birthday than I managed this year. You’re my inspiration
He looks like he had a magical day! Love the cake!
What a clever lady you are!! The cake looked fantastic. Hope the little dude had an awesome day xx
Well done on the birthday cake Yvette! Looks great!