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My Birthday Cake

18 years ago

Today is my birthday and my daughter has just brought in this cake she made for me, I think its to pretty to cut.

{{!gwi}}

Gillian.

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Linda Wayman
18 years ago
When I saw the title of the post I knew it was going to be beautiful. I wasn't disappointed. WoW!!! Happy birthday to you Gillian. Hope you have a happy day.

Linda
grammahony
18 years ago
Beautiful cake Gillian. Happy Birthday. I would hate to cut it too.
Leslie
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Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
18 years ago
Wow! She is so talented. I can't believe she doesn't do this professionally.

BTW! Happy Birthday! But, don't cut that cake!

Gayle
anettemartinrn
18 years ago
if it tastes as wonderful as it looks, send me a piece, lol. what a beautiful cake. she really should be doing this professionally.

anette
lindyluwho
18 years ago
Amazing! What talent she has.

Linda
bestlawn
18 years ago
{{!gwi}}

I didn't see in your other post that you she does not do this professionally. She doesn't? Is she crazy???

Happy Birthday to you!
gadgets
18 years ago
Wow, wow, wow!! That is gorgeous. She is quite talented. I'd hate to cut it too, but I know I couldn't resist past one day of leaving it intact. Happy Birthday.

Shirley
lydia1959
18 years ago
Beautiful!! I agree if your DD isn't doing this professionally she should be! I can't imagine how much a cake that gorgeous would cost.
phyllis__mn
18 years ago
Now that is one beautiful cake. Happy birthday to you, Gillian.
jackie_ok
18 years ago
Oh my gosh, that is beautiful. I have never seen such a pretty birthday cake. Happy birthday.
sheilajoyce_gw
18 years ago
Just gorgeous. Can't blame you for not wanting to cut it.
Charlee_MO
18 years ago
What a beauty! Happy Birthday, Gillian.

I've been watching on the food network? abt these dif. cakes they make. Hers would be right up there with the rest of 'em in competition.

Congrats!
pattico_gw
18 years ago
Okay...I'm not ever going to show a cake on here that I've decorated....No matter how good I thought I did....Mine will never compare....She is "GOOD" !!!!

patti
kim_okla
18 years ago
It is too pretty to cut.

Happy birthday.
casey_nfld
18 years ago
WOW!!!! Happy Birthday!
kathi_mdgd
18 years ago
Beautiful,and Happy Birthday.I agree with the others if she is not in business,she should be!!
Kathi
deemarie5500
18 years ago
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

She should definitely try to make a living at this.

The cake at DH's nephew's wedding cost $5,000!!! Absolutely not kidding about that; there were 200 guests which makes that $25 a slice.

PS: They did cut it and it was delish!
summer_tx
18 years ago
Oh my but that's beautiful! Happy Birthday Gillian.
glenda_al
18 years ago
And I bet it tastes as great as it looks!

Happy Birthday!
Pieonear
18 years ago
Happy Birthday! Honestly, that's the most beautiful cake I've ever seen. Love the colors.
grinch_gut
18 years ago
She has a amazing talent...I love looking at all of her cakes you post...Happy Birthday and thanks for sharing...Stacy
gardenspice
18 years ago
Another WOW. That is gorgeous.
Happy Birthday!!!
clubm
18 years ago
I wouldn't want to cut it either. Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!
Eliza_ann_ca
18 years ago
That is amazing!
You have one very talented daughter!
sue_va
18 years ago
WOW!

Gorgeous!

I know it is too pretty to cut, but the picture will last forever, so CUT THAT CAKE!

Sue
pattico_gw
18 years ago
Ummmmmm.....I didn't see any candles......are you hiding them???

Don't worry...I think I had more candles on mine this year...about three weeks ago.

patti
patti43
18 years ago
Could I have a flower or two? I love fondant icing. I've heard it's really hard to work with (which is why those cakes cost an arm and a leg). My daughter's wedding cake had fondant icing and fondant azaleas twining down it. It was beautiful and tasted even better, but it cost more than her gown. People are still talking about that cake 16 years later. She should do it professionally for a year or two--then she could retire--haha! And if she needs a taste tester, I'm available.
susan_on
18 years ago
It's just beautiful!
OklaMoni
18 years ago
Just where do I have to go to sample that cake??? Looks almost to good to eat.

Happy Birthday to you.

Moni
gillian_41
Original Author
18 years ago
Moni come on down to Alabama and you can help me eat the cake.
Gillian.

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