Mod Monkey 1st Birthday

I loved the theme for this little one year old birthday party! So adorable! 

The following image is what we based the cake off of.

Here is what we came up with! 

About two years ago we made our first wedding cake for this little family. Now they are growing and celebrating a first of their own. Happy 1st Birthday little "Izzy"!  

Little Extra Valentines

After baking for a special little girl's class party I decided I needed a few more Valentine cookies.  I have been wanting to try this chocolate recipe I found on another great blog and decided to go for it.  Anyway, I was pleased with the results but had no one in particular to give them to.  So, since my husband was the instructor for a local "Spin Class" on the night of Valentine's I decided to bag them up and give a treat to the class afterwards.  Hey, what better time to indulge than after a great workout?   I'm sure those calories are burned off instantly when the "furnace" is hot, RIGHT! I was sceptical as to how the class would respond but everyone was so excited to receive a Valentine that night.

Happy Valentine's Day