Andrew turned seven years old the other day and I was really struggling with party ideas and getting it all done. He wanted a LEGO Ninjago party and there is NOTHING on the market for party supplies, etc. I originally scheduled the party for a Saturday only to realize that our family could not come as they had so many other obligations. To add to the fun, we had a massive rainstorm come through for two days prior to the event which precluded any outdoor activitiy.
Just as I was stressing out over making a cake and getting the party together, Andrew informed me that the cake I had in mind was not at all what he wanted. He even informed me he could do the cake if I would just provide a cake and some blue frosting. Although I considered letting him go to it, I had my doubts. Meanwhile, Super Dad came to the rescue. He drew up a quick sketch of a ninja that met with Andrew's approval, then proceeded to offer to decorate the cake. Something he has never attempted before but I was so relieved. I had the cake baked and the white frosting on, then we mixed up some other colors and set up the piping bags.
Then Super Dad went to work. He carefully drew the outline with a toothpick, then started filling in with frosting. I stood nearby to smooth things out where I could and to keep the frosting bags filled.
Thomas and Andrew kept a front row seat offering their comments throughout the long process. They had plenty to say on the color selection, the sword angle and how it was coming along.
Overall, I think the cake came out great and Andrew was pleased with the final results. Good job, Super Dad!
Andrew turned seven years old the other day and I was really struggling with party ideas and getting it all done. He wanted a LEGO Ninjago party and there is NOTHING on the market for party supplies, etc. I originally scheduled the party for a Saturday only to realize that our family could not come as they had so many other obligations. To add to the fun, we had a massive rainstorm come through for two days prior to the event which precluded any outdoor activitiy.
Just as I was stressing out over making a cake and getting the party together, Andrew informed me that the cake I had in mind was not at all what he wanted. He even informed me he could do the cake if I would just provide a cake and some blue frosting. Although I considered letting him go to it, I had my doubts. Meanwhile, Super Dad came to the rescue. He drew up a quick sketch of a ninja that met with Andrew's approval, then proceeded to offer to decorate the cake. Something he has never attempted before but I was so relieved. I had the cake baked and the white frosting on, then we mixed up some other colors and set up the piping bags.
Then Super Dad went to work. He carefully drew the outline with a toothpick, then started filling in with frosting. I stood nearby to smooth things out where I could and to keep the frosting bags filled.
Thomas and Andrew kept a front row seat offering their comments throughout the long process. They had plenty to say on the color selection, the sword angle and how it was coming along.
Overall, I think the cake came out great and Andrew was pleased with the final results. Good job, Super Dad!
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