Whoever the genius is that decided to open up a hard cider bar right next to a dance studio is a pure mastermind.  I, personally, know a few ladies that get the kids dropped off and head next door to finish up work, catch up, or simply relax.  I was told they were holding a impromptu baby shower for the owner and his wife and I happily said I would make the cake.   

One slight alteration to their logo...and voila.  A diapered Naughty Penguin to add to the collection of cakes.

I can't believe 2020 is here and we are already a month in!!  January has been busy and exciting and I got to make some pretty awesome cakes already.  

First up, the smallest Pixie in the house turned 6 this month.  Her request?  "A harbor seal on his side in water please.  And I want his little flippers holding the 6".  You got it, Baby Pixie.  

The next cake happens to belong to a little guy who turned 6 the day after my baby.  I have been making his cake for 4 years now!

But no offense to either of the birthday kids, this next cake was really cool to make. I was contacted by a neighbor of mine who works for NC State just minutes down the road.  A colleague of hers was retiring after 36 years on the campus.  Part of the cake was foam as there were other desserts at the ceremony.  But I got to delivery this behemoth on Friday.  *cough cough* Let's not mention how long it has been since I have been on a college campus okay?

The year is winding down and so are my cake orders.  By design...not complaining here.  All of my cakes recently, minus one wedding cake and I can not wait to share pictures soon, has all been kid related. 

​I've had everything from old school Batman villains to the ever popular "Baby Shark".  Just saying the words will have me humming that blasted song all day.

The cake below is from the Netflix show "Oddbods".  One character is missing but he was put on as a topper before the party.  

Edible ink markers and vodka are a beautiful partnership.

The school year has been underway for over a month now and the art projects and homework are already piling up.  Here are a few cakes I have been able to create in the last month and a half.  

A "Tropic Like It's Hot" 21st birthday cake

A barn owl cake courtesy of my bird obsessed oldest child

A fire truck cake for an amazingly planned birthday

Vintage and baseball were the two words repeated for this baby shower order

And last but not least...a unicorn cake that any 2 year princess would enjoy

Oh it's my favorite time of the year!

Just kidding.  I am holed up in the air conditioning praying that my trips out in the sun are limited each week.  I don't glisten with sweat...I look like a drowned rat.  I don't gorgeously tan...I burn like toast set on 4. Delivering cakes in the school break with my kids is stressful as hell.  But darn it.  I have gotten some cute cakes out this summer.

A woodland baby shower cake

Engagement cake 

A jungle animal cake with a hidden snake on the back

We've been staying busy over here at the Nadeau household.  One child is graduating preschool and one is headed to 3rd grade soon.  Both are in karate and headed towards their next belt color this week.  My husband and I have slowly been redoing a bathroom and trying to keep all of our hair that is slowly turning gray.  And I have been holding steady with 3-4 orders a week.  Here are some of my favorites from these past few months.  

A Millenium Falcon christening cake appropriately ordered on May 4th

A hand painted lion cake for a 8 year old obsessed with the king of the jungle

A small BumbleBee cake

And (some poorly lit taken late at night in my kitchen) dinosaur cupcake toppers

and Giraffes?

This cake was made for a ten year old who had a paint your own canvas party!  The theme was giraffes and I am so happy with how this turned out. 

And this next cake was just too cute for words.  The cake was based on the cartoon "Gallina Pintadita".  Coming in at three tiers, it was a heavy cake made of red velvet, Oreo and chocolate tiers.

This cake was a massive undertaking for me.  Not only was the client super nervous because of past cake experiences, I always get stressed hand painting fondant.  It took me a week to "paint" with edible ink markers and vodka.  3 monsters, a sailboat, and a main literary character later and the client couldn't have been happier.

My absolutely amazing (step) mother in-law turned sixty this past weekend.  Initial plans were drinks and appetizers at the club they belong to.  Obviously, I couldn't go without making a cake.

Triangle Custom Creations made another wonderful acrylic topper for me and I let the kids pick out the flavors.  My son has recently become obsessed with Neapolitan ice cream and so we have tiers of strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate. 

And I also got to deliver the tallest cake that I have ever made.  Coming in at 15 layers of cake, this wedding cake was delivered to an adorable venue, the Rand Bryan house, in Garner NC

I can't believe we are in June already!!!  First grade conquered for one and another year of preschool down for my youngest.  The house is full of chapter books because my son has to read everything in sight, paper airplanes because they are so cool, and every scrap piece of paper has my daughter's name scribbled on it because she is starting to spell words.

I'm over in the corner trying to hold it together and keeping myself busy with cakes in the process.

Below we have Wild Kratts, Minions, mermaids, and Monster High.  Oh and check out a super cute Minnie in my gallery that I made this month too!!