Anlynn has always wanted to be older than she is. Whether it was 3 going on 11 or now 8 going on 15, I find myself always trying to find a balance for her between enjoying her current age and still looking forward to getting a bit older. I will tell you, I do not let my 8 year old wear make-up out of the house. But she loves it. LOVES it. So was I surprised when she asked for a make-up birthday cake? Not really. :) The trick was finding one that Anlynn liked and that mommy was able to deliver. There are some amazing make-up cakes out there, folks. But they were well beyond the skills of this mama! We finally found one I thought I could pull together and collaborated to make a few color changes and such. This was my first experience with fondant...play dough for grown-ups! My sweet cousin has a small cake business and kindly shared her recipe. After a trial run, I figured I could make it work. :) Anlynn was happy with the results, so that means SUCCESS!
Oh, Anlynn Girl, I believe God has big plans for you. I look forward to how He is going to use your passion, determination, and fiestiness for His glory. I love so much about you:
-How hard you try when you put your mind to something.
-How good you are with babies.
-How your heart is moved by sick people and how you pray diligently for them.
-How willing and great you are at cleaning the bathroom!
-That you finally understand that reading can be fun and rewarding.
-How you champion underdogs of all kinds.
I hope being Eight is Great, Sunshine Girl!
1 comment:
Every time you describe Anlynn I think to myself, "That sounds like Kaleb..." Not the make-up part, but some of the other things for sure. Makes me smile. :)
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