March 31st, 2008



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We celebrated Max’s birthday yesterday at our place. It was a nice, small gathering with some family & friends. I made curry noodle soup, and ordered subs from Milios. Max’s cake is from Panaderia El Mexicano in Midtown Global Market. I asked for a plain, non-decorated cake, and made the little figures myself. I bought a huge block of fondant, and an array of icing colors. The monkey in the middle is from Ni Hao Kai Lan, and he likes to dj. The other characters aren’t from a show, but I chose them particularly because Max’s really into robots & dinosaurs & insects right now. They were time consuming, but so worth it because Max loved them, and that’s all that matters. The cake was really good, so I’m happy about that since the previous cakes were disappointments.Anyway, thanks everyone for coming & sharing this special day with us and also for all the wonderful gifts.

12 Responses

  1. Kaosong Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    Awww…Happy Birthday Max! The characters are just perfect! Great job! Sounds like Max is progressing just wonderfully. So happy.

  2. pakou Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    Minna, you’re so creative!! The little characters look like they made professonally.

  3. Sophia Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 6:26 pm

    Hey Minna and THANKS for the comment. I love my grandpa so much and he is in a better place now. Happy Birthday to Max btw. He is absolutely adorable Minna =) You are so dang creative! I love the cake. Looks really yummy too, hahaha.

    I just read you other entry’s and I really hope your hand is feeling better soon =/ For the past few days I’ve had pink eye and OMG it just is horrible. I’ve been couped up in my room just rearranging things and just keeping myself busy. Well drop by anytime and keep me updated. Ta Ta.

    - Sophia

  4. Shanna Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 8:32 pm

    Aw, I’m sorry I wasn’t able to make it to Max’s birthday party. Please wish him a belated birthday from me.
    The cake looks so cute also, wish i could have been there to taste it. ahaha.
    and also, I hope that your hand is doing okay, be careful Minna.
    Take care.

  5. Yer Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 9:28 pm

    Looked like Max had a wonderful birthday celebration! Love the cake. Looks really cute!

  6. sandy Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    sorry we couldn’t make it minna. but looks like max had a wonderful 3rd. and the cake is so creative and cute. that little monkey is super adorable.

  7. sandy Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    btw, the shrimp plate looks yummy. even the lemon looks juicy,.

  8. Hiyana Says:
    April 1st, 2008 at 10:31 am

    Yeeeaaa! Here’s to another year of adventure!

    Are you still keeping with your diet? It looks like you’ve lost some weight! You look great!!

  9. Linda Says:
    April 1st, 2008 at 11:30 am

    WOW! You made all those little figures? Looks so professional, woman.

    Happy birthday to your little boy - look like everyone had a great time. You’re right that picture of Max looking with amazement at his dad is too cute.

    Hmmm.. and I see Mama with a wrapped up hand - feeling better I hope.

  10. sara Says:
    April 1st, 2008 at 1:20 pm

    The characters are Freaken cute!!! boy you are so talented Minna! I read your post on your hand - OOOUCH! If they didn’t stitch your hand, what did they end up doing? I can’t even imagine….

  11. michelle Says:
    April 1st, 2008 at 3:12 pm

    love, love, LOVE the cake!!! especially “Hoho”, he’s so cute, i love that he DJs :) good job, Minna!!

  12. Michelle Y. Says:
    April 2nd, 2008 at 7:58 pm

    happy birthday to max! the cake is so cute. hoho…cuuuttteee.

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