Our happy little dude turned two on the first of January.
Since he's a Chinese Southerner, it only seemed appropriate that his birthday cake be a red velvet. This is my grandmother's recipe, and my first attempt at it. I was nervous to try it out, because this is one of those childhood memories that is very vivid in my mind. I remember hers being so moist and luscious, I never expected to be able to replicate it in the least. It was EXACTLY as I remembered and I was so glad to carry on the tradition of it. And I know many of you are not fans of red dye #40, so know that Wilton carries a "Christmas Red" that is red of a different number. But, for once a year, caution to the wind eh?
I love this look Simon is giving Sara- it's like
"Hey girl, I 'm two, I think I can rip a package without help now.. really!"
Madeline celebrating her 6th birthday at home with sweet little girls
The labor behind the cupcake. Don't let the height fool you, they are quite accomplished.
