My First Cake Gig

My friend Dusty heard through the grapevine that I was trying my hand at cake decorating. She called last week to see if I would be willing to do the cakes for her son Samuel's second birthday party ( a joint party with our other friend Joanna's little girl Kenleigh-also 2). She wanted two small cakes (one each for the birthday boy and girl) and 36 cupcakes. After much thought, I decided that if she was willing to take a chance on me, then I would go for it. Jonathan and Katie encouraged me, however, Katie warned that I shouldn't do it if I was going to have one of my "last minute--I made a mistake-- How in the world am I going to fix this?" melt downs. Well, I am proud to say that after several hours of baking and decorating, the cakes and cupcakes were a success. The theme for the party was water, Nemo, etc., so I made ice cream cone cupcakes (an idea from Wilton) and fun summer cakes (my original patterns) for the birthday boy and girl. I had no major mishaps, but believe me, I was praying that God would stretch that last batch of icing, as time was running out and my supplies were gone! I was very anxious throughout the whole process, and especially nervous about driving the finished products over there. . . let's just say I felt a major weight had been lifted when I dropped the cakes off at Dusty's house at 3:00 this afternoon. I am sure I will continue to pursue my "budding cake career," I just have to wonder about the pressure that comes with making someone's wedding cake!