I am not a perfectionist. It took me many years and two children to learn this nugget of information. Now that I know, I truly live differently; more freely.

I am not ultimately creative. I steal others' ideas and make them my own. Creating from scratch makes me stressed, headachey and grouchy.

I am not a great chef or baker. I am only now learning to roast a chicken and bake chocolate chip cookies that will be eaten by actual humans.

However, it is a little known fact that I love making cakes. I started 3 years ago when a playgroup friend needed a cake and our actual cake-making-super-creative friend was unavailable. She told me how to do it and wha-la: a Caterpillar. From there, I made cakes for friends' kids and my kids and baby showers, etc.

Today, I'm embarking on an ambitious endeavor of actually charging real money for my creations (that are by no means perfect or ultimately creative; although it is certainly my goal!). I'm raising money for the Susan G. Koman 3-day for the Cure breast cancer walk. (I'm also walking the 3-day in September. More on that later)

Please consider supporting and getting a cute cake too! What kind of party are you having? What cake design do you want?

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Ode to my Dishwasher

Every good baker needs a great dishwasher. Most days, I can get the cake done before I fall over. Thankfully, I've got this guy. He gets my dishes cleaned, dried, put away- all with a smile :)
Yum! Every good bowling party needs a cake- a white cake purple ball with 5 chocolate chip cookie bowling pins. Happy birthday, Jack!



Monday, June 20, 2011

Well, it's funny now. . .

Let me tell you a story:

I spent much of last week contemplating, stressing over, and constructing a pirate ship cake. By Friday afternoon, I was quite pleased with myself and my product.
Off I went to the Mariner's game. Upon returning home, I opened the fridge to "check" on my cake and perhaps pat myself on the back that it looked so good. I immediately closed the fridge and began hyperventilating. After some tears and more than a few choice words, I set to work again. At midnight (cake was due at noon on Saturday) new cake was baking.

My children loved having ruined cake! Nathan said to me earlier: "do you know why I'm so into pirates now? It's because you're making that pirate cake for that kid I don't know."

The second cake turned out just as cute and far more structurally sound.

I also made 4 dozen of these darling pirate cupcakes. It turns out I LOVE making cupcakes.

Great story right? I'll tell you, you are glad you were not there!

Hannah Montana Karaoke Party



This was white cake with buttercream and fondant flowers for Julia's 7th birthday!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Tying up loose ends


Looking back through the blog, I've noticed a lack of updates! I need to tell you about my 3-day walk.
I originally started the blog and little cake business to raise my money for the Susan G. Komen Breast cancer 3-day walk. I indeed raised all the necessary funds and indeed walked all 60 miles. It was an overwhelming weekend. Thank you to ALL of you who supported me and bought cakes!
Through the experience, I realized that my headline is still correct. I am not a perfectionist. This personality quark makes a cake business difficult. I still enjoy the occasional job and I really enjoy the variety of creative ideas. I will never support our family on this business or have my own show nor will I likely ever do a wedding cake.
In addition, I will also probably not walk the 3-day again (Lord willing!). This year a portion of my proceeds will go with my cousin and aunt walking for 2011. The rest of the money is being saved for our trip to the Dominican Republic with Children of the Nations . . coming in 2012.

Here is our team at the starting line with Jenean and Terry our survivors in the pink cowboy hats!
This is my cheering section in Bothell on Day 1:
Look at the signs they made!!


This is some tired feet and a sea of pink tents on Paine field in Everett at the end of 24 miles, Day 1:
Jenean and I made it through all 22 miles of Day 2! I think the smiles are genuine and that pole is actually holding us up.
Me and my buddy, Kelly! We made it!!!


Red fish, blue fish, Joel is one, make a wish

Decked out in his "thing 3" onesie, Joel celebrated his birthday Pruitt style with his 2 big brothers and family and friends. It is my privilege to make the birthday cakes for these guys. I'm usually given enormous creative license to do whatever I want; Sometimes it works. Over the years we've done Elmo to Rocket to Curious George and now, Dr. Seuss!! My favorite part was creating the fish!






How many zebras does it take to fill a zoo?

48.
We tried two different styles of Zebras to differentiate the 24 vanilla cupcakes (with Nilla wafer snouts) and the 24 chocolate ones. I have a clear favorite, but I also prefer chocolate!

the Return of Cake Season, episode 1

Wow, I'm behind in blogging. Please forgive me! I must give a huge shout out to my friend Stefanie who referred my cakes to at least 4 moms! I'm in the middle of a huge cake month but must share the past month as well!



This one was for Matthew who turned 3 with a soccer themed party. I did the soccer ball in white buttercream with black fondant and the cupcakes with green buttercream grass. I honestly did not notice until I uploaded the photos that that 3 was backwards. Perhaps a little sleep deprived?!