Blog Critic: Surprise Birthday Dessert for Dad

So a few days ago I told JMS that we were going to go to Grandpa's house to visit him for his birthday. He asked me if Grandpa was going to have a party. I told him yes. He asked me...are we invited? I told him yes. He asked me what kind of cake he was going to have...a basketball cake? a race car cake? I said...what kind of cake do you think Grandpa wants...he said a football cake? I asked him what else Grandpa needed for a party and he said....balloons and something to cover the table.

And so it began...we had two days to get some folks over to my mom's house to surprise my dad and ensure that JMS's Grandpa had a birthday party.

On Saturday we travelled to Cincinnati....Mack and my dad went and played a Par 3 golf course while JMS, Grandma and I went to the playground. Then, my dad and mom went to church and the magic started....we picked up dinner from Outback (don't you love my gourmet cooking style) and I iced the 16" x 13" football cake that I had baked the day before. We spread the table cloth and put out the dishes....we ate dinner when they returned from church and had an excuse to sit around for an hour before touching the dessert...we were full!!!

Here is a picture of the cake...

Then...folks started arriving around 7pm. First, Uncle David and Aunt Pam. Dad, wasn't quite sure why they were there. But, they were. Then, Aunt Marge and Uncle Bill showed up....now he's starting to scratch his head. Meanwhile, JMS keeps telling him that he is having a party. Hint, Hint: listen to your grandson...he cannot keep a secret. :) Then, Aunt Cindy shows up....all wishing him a Happy Birthday...and giving him cards/gifts. Too funny. He finally realized what was going on. It was a small crowd, but just enough to make it a party. The cake and ice cream was tasty...I must say. And, I was impressed that everyone recognized it for a football. :)