Did somebody say cake?

I think I mentioned that Amber and I are taking a cake decorating class. Our first class was last week and our homework was to bake a cake and ice it. During our first class the instructor gave us a few tips on how to prepare a better cake...seems it doesn't apply to chocolate cake...

This is my second cake after I iced it. Not bad. In fact, after coming close to a colossal cake breakdown, I was impressed with myself.

Here we are in class. Glad Amber didn't get a closeup of those hearts because trust me, objects are not as good as they appear!

Amber preparing her pattern transfer...

I know what you're thinking, "could you please put on a hair net?"

The finished product!

We had big plans for a birthday dinner at Olive Garden, but decided it could wait until the weekend. Instead we dined at my favorite catfish buffet.

Big Taco joined us too!

I even let Raegen have some icecream...

And he got to ride the pelican...what's a catfish house without a ride-on pelican??

Thankfully he didn't cry when it started moving...I think we're growing up.

Afterwards we came home and enjoyed my self-made birthday cake and watched Idol. Thank you to all who wished me birthday blessings. I had a fantastic birthday. I don't think it gets better than a plate of no-bakes {have I ever told you my bestie makes THE BEST no-bakes!!}, cards/texts/and phone calls from fam and friends {did I mention my dad called and had his students yell "Happy Birthday!" haha}, a few gift cards to HobLob {in fact, one card said "To: the Addict, From: the Dealers" ha}, and dinner with family.

Oh! And of course that beverage dispenser my parents got me. ;) ;)