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    Home » Musings

    A Teenager? Really?

    Published by Pam Kessler | 196 words. · About 1 minute to read this article. -

    Today is my son's 13th Birthday.

    Where did the time go?

    I am not old enough to have a teenager, by the way. I guess if you want to get technical and be picky about it and sit there and count the years or something, I am actually old enough to have a grandchild. But still, I don't feel that old in my mind.

    I baked a cake this year, instead of opting for the easy way out and buying a store bought one. Gave me a chance to use my aluminum cake carrier.

    Totally off topic, but I love the handle on this thing. Something so Donna Reed about it.

    I'm into minimalistic cakes. Or I ran out of red icing. Both work for me.

    These are pencil toppers. I stuffed vanilla Tootsie Rolls into their behinds, so I could plant then on the cake without getting icing all over them.

    So now you know why these birds are so angry!

    You probably won't see me for a couple days. Have some projects to finish and have to go out of town on Friday (please don't rob my house). If I don't see you before then, have a great weekend!

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    1. Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest

      February 12, 2012 at 9:34 pm

      Haha what a cute angry birds cake! Well done!

    2. andrea

      February 11, 2012 at 5:56 pm

      My little boy is looking over my shoulder commmenting on your angry birds! Tee hee! andrea@townandprairie

    3. Pamela

      February 10, 2012 at 6:49 pm

      Happy Birthday Max!!!!
      Great cake even if the birds are angry lol ! But who wouldn't be with pops up your butt!
      Isn't it scary to think we could be grandma's? I work with teen girls (my eyes are rolling here) and it scares me to know I could be their mother!!! Where did time go???
      I love this cake holder! I remember our neighbour having one like it!

      Oh I think i will paint my room all white...but when is another story!
      Cheers to Max!

    4. GinaE

      February 09, 2012 at 4:17 pm

      You always make me laugh, Pam. Happy b-day to your son!

    5. Heather

      February 09, 2012 at 11:41 am

      I know, I still can't believe that my oldest is in college! I guess I could technically be a grandmother too....oh no! Anyway, hope your son had a wonderful birthday. I love the way you decorated his cake! Have a fun weekend with travel and projects!

    6. Ann@A Sentimental Life

      February 09, 2012 at 11:05 am

      Hope he had a grand birthday...but ...I think you are only old enough to have a 3yr old? right? 🙂

    7. Kim K.

      February 09, 2012 at 6:36 am

      Birthday blessings to your son! Awesome angry bird cake and aluminum cake carrier. Have a fabulous rest of your week.

    8. TARYTERRE

      February 09, 2012 at 5:25 am

      GREAT cake. Looks scrumptious. ENJOY! HAPPY 13th BIRTHDAY MAX. Hope it was GREAT. take care.

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