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Until next year
Although we officially have one more day till the month of birthdays is over, today was the end of the real festivities. Three parties, three celebrations of individuals, three opportunities to enjoy friends and family, and of course 3 days marking the last moment of a year we'll never see again.
Grant had the quietest part of the three birthdays, although maybe the most personally satisfying. Birthday cake, blowing candles, and singing Happy Birthday bring true enjoyment to him. Unfortunately, because of his current diet, he's unable to eat birthday cake. Fortunately, Staci and her mom came up with this "cake", which at the very least gave us something to put the candles in. He was so excited to have his own cake and so excited to be part of a birthday party.
Cassidy had several friends over for a swim party and sleepover. As we start the journey into teen-dom, it's encouraging to see her pick quality friends. The girls had a blast!
Owen had the big party this year - friends from school, neighbor friends, family - the backyard was packed today to celebrate Owen turning 5. Of course, after talking about nothing but this party for at least this past week, he didn't want to hang out with his friends for at least the first 30 minutes after they started showing up. Most of his friends were swimming, the rest were playing, and he was hiding out. Once he got over it, he had a great time with his friends, but his favorite was presents and cake.
4 comments:
Happy Birthday to everyone!
I was wondering what kind of cake did you make Grant wiothout using any of the foods he has to avoid? Gabe is allergic to wheat. Making a birthday cake for him would be really interesting. We make brownies (gluten free) or eat ice cream.
Kristin
Happy birthday! It looks like it was a wonderful month filled with lots of love.
Try this awesome recipe:
Magic Chocolate Cake
1 3/4 c rice flour
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
1 1/2 c sugar
3/4 c cocoa
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 c rice milk, add 1 tsp vinegar to sour
1/2 c oil or applesauce
2 tsp vanilla
1 c hot decaf coffee, or boiling water
Preheat oven to 350?.
Grease & flour 13Óx9Ó pan, or 2 muffin pans and one 8Ó round.
Combine dry ingredients and mix.
Beat eggs well, add other liquids.
Combine dry & wet ingredients; mix well. Batter will be thin.
Pour into pan(s) and bake for 35-40 minutes.
From: http://www.angelfire.com/ar2/debbiemom/magic.html
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