It's been five years since I first made a child's birthday cake, and I'm pleased to report that I have stayed true to my personal lack of aesthetic throughout that time:
To be fair, this year's entry was specifically designed and commissioned by the birthday girl herself:
And she was very pleased.
With, just, everything.
I realize no jury in the world would believe me, but I absolutely swear that Chuck E. Cheese was entirely Anna's idea and not my attempt to recreate my own CEC/Showbiz Pizza sixth-year bacchanalia.
Back in the 80s when that place was dark and that thing was a rat and everything was just a lot more gritty and authentic. |
One of my children, I should note, was entirely delighted by the experience. When Anna
This is my new favorite picture of her, no lie. |
Maybe.