The Meyer Monkeys: CAKE BOSS Wannabe

Sunday, February 14

CAKE BOSS Wannabe

Oh my, another post!

Last Sunday was Scotty's 4th birthday! Before his birthday we saw the movie "UP" and being a movie freak that he is Scotty asked me to make him an "UP" cake. First off I thought it wouldn't be such a big deal. I thought that making his birthday cake look like Mr. Fredrickson's house would be the easiest (instead of making a horribly misshapen replica of one of the characters). I didn't want to decorate with frosting so I remembered seeing one of Liko's posts she did with fondant (think of wedding cake frosting) and she was absolutely right about the arm workout when kneading - especially when coloring fondant. I have a new found appreciation for cake decorating! I started making the fondant around 7pm the night before his birthday and forged through until about 4am and this is was the end result:

Scary huh! Don't worry - those who ate it all survived!

Hours of work + look on Scotty's face = priceless

Mr. Cheesy!

I give you a cross between an old man and a tiki statue

FYI: Never attempt to make a replica of Mr. Fredrickson's house! Too many colors, windows, shingles, etc!

7 comments:

liko said...: that is so awesome, karen!!! ou did a great job!; February 15, 2010 at 12:42 AM
Jess said...: You did such a great job Karen!!! :) I would have thought you did cakes for a living :) Yeah, I know how time consuming cakes are. My mom-in-law makes cakes and it takes hours. My sis-in-law made a batman cake for her son once and stayed up all night like you. Now you two are such dedicated mommies! I don't think I would have the patience, especially making Mr. Fredrickson's house! Anyway, these pics are cute! Happy B-day Scotty, the day after mine right? :); February 16, 2010 at 10:58 PM
Line said...: Wow Karen, great job! You're such a good mom to make him that cake. If Spencer asked me for a specific cake, I would just go to costco and ask them to make one. Hahaha... Really, though, awesome job on the cake!; February 17, 2010 at 8:22 AM
Unknown said...: Amazing cake, girl! I can't believe that Scotty is 4 already, either. WOW! Hope all is well with you and your 2 gorgeous boys. =); February 18, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Elizandra said...: Lindos seus filhos, sua família, que DEUS continue abençoando vocês grandemente.; March 25, 2010 at 5:42 PM
Crystal said...: These pictures are so cute that I just had to comment! That really IS a priceless face!

- JustaHousebear; March 29, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Mrs. Beer said...: What an adorable cake!!; March 30, 2010 at 1:42 PM

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My Bucket List

Here's a list of 101 things I want to do before I turn 28.
Start Date: July 1, 2008
End Date: July 1, 2011

1. Do a temple session once a week for a month.
2. Buy a temple dress.
3. Go on a "real" camping trip in the mountains.
4. Enroll in masters program (speech pathology or teaching?).
5. Send birthday cards on time to family.
6. Get Scotty potty trained.
7. Go on a surf trip with Brett and Scotty and Matai.
8. Do volunteer work for at least 20 hours.
9. Get Brett and I Life Insurance policies.
10. Learn to make a VERY delicious dinner.
11. Teach Scotty to swim or at least to float.
12. Surf at least once a week for a month.
13. Do the lemon detox.
14. Do Yoga three times a week for a month.
15. Learn to make a VERY delicious dessert.
16. Eat nothing but organic for a week.
17. Do a family photo shoot of Brett, Scotty, Matai, and I.
18. Reuse my Trader Joes paper bags every time I go.
19. Re-learn the hula dance Maunaleo.
20. Build a little vegetable garden.
21. Make three 72 hour emergency kits.
22. Learn different ways to purify water.
23. Learn how to shoot a gun/shotgun.
24. Read the BOM/D&C/Pearl.
25. Have family home evening every monday for a month.
26. Get my geneology done on my Dad's side.
27. Date night once a week for a month with Brett.
28. Read 2 books each month for 4 months.
29. Pay my tithing on time.
30. Buy Scotty 10 new books.
31. Do 100 push ups every day for a month.
32. Go to a spa and get a massage.
33. Get a pedicure.
34. Learn to play 2 hymns on the piano.
35. Blog everyday for a month.
36. Bear my testimony in Church.
37. Don't argue with Brett for a month.
38. Buy a better camera.
39. Buy a dress.
40. Make a little book of poetry.
41. Do some kind of creative writing everyday for a month.
42. Learn to do basic sewing and make a shirt.
43. Learn how to use the Excel program.
44. Get annual Disneyland passes (Matai's free!).
45. Get our family to see a dentist.
46. Take a trip to Utah and visit family and friends.
47. Save money for a down payment on a reasonable house.
48. Pass the CSET test.
49. Keep track of ALL our spending for a month.
50. Be at Church 10 minutes early for a month.
51. Get Scotty's shot record.
52. Buy a nice picture of Christ.
53. Buy Scotty his own bed.
54. Make Scotty and Matai Halloween costumes.
55. Take a walk with Scotty and Matai every night for a month.
56. Go to a museum.
57. Have a picnic at a park.
58. Frame some of Scotty's art work.
59. Go fishing.
60. Take Scotty to the doctor for a routine checkup.
61. Teach Scotty to recognize all the letters in the alphabet.
62. Run in a marathon.
63. Go hiking.
64. Get Brett to write ONE entry in our blog.
65. Take a trip to Mexico.
66. Take a trip to Central America.
67. Make another bebe.
68. Get a real estate license.
69. Get an ESL certificate.
70. Buy our first home.
7 1. Buy a more reliable car.
72. Teach Scotty how to write some letters in the alphabet.
73. Learn how to say 20 phrases in Samoan.
74. Make a short surf video of Brett and I.
75. Take pictures of Brett and I surfing.
76. Buy a video camera, again.
77. Get Scotty's picture taken with Mickey, Goofy, and Donald. 8. Get Scotty's picture with Santa Claus.
79. Do a photo shoot with all my side of the family.
80. Learn how to do the Taualuga properly. hehe.
81. Get Scotty to learn the Sasa.
82. Work as a teacher or speech pathologist.
83. Learn how to change a tire on a car properly.
84. Learn how to change the oil in a car properly.
85. Take our car to get a tune up.
86. Do a reunion with my family.
87. Renew my drivers license before August 31.
88. Make Gingerbread houses with Scotty.
89. Read the Old Testament.
90. Read the New Testament.
91. Get our kids picture taken with the Easter Bunny.
92. Go to a Lakers Game with Brett.
93. Create a private blog to record my testimonies.
94. Comment regularly on all my friends blogs.
95. Make a list of 5 different things I'm thankful for each day for a month.
96. Give something away to a total stranger in need.
97. Re-learn how to give CPR on adults and children properly.
98. Pray with Scotty and Brett twice a day for a month.
99. Read scriptures with Brett once a day for a month.
100. Share my testimony with a stranger.
101. Go snowboarding.