Tessa's 5th Birthday Cake!

Five years ago today my family became complete when we welcomed our sweet sweet Tessa into it. I remember the morning she was born. . .they had accidentally double booked the doctor who was performing my c-section, and informed me, once I

was prepped that it would be an hour late. I was totally fine with that. I sat there in the dark room, eyes closed, savoring all those last fetal kicks and movements I felt, knowing this would be the last time I felt them. I enjoyed that last hour of my pregnancy so much. She captured my heart the moment she took her first breath, and changed our lives forever. She has brought us much joy, and MANY laughs over the last five years. Words cannot express the joy I have simply from being her mom. There is not a day that goes by that she doesn't put a smile on my face and warmth in my heart. I can't believe that it's been five years already. I want to hold on to those younger years forever, but no matter how hard I try, I can't stop this little girl from growing up. Happy Birthday Tessa Joyce! We love you forever and ever!  

When I asked Tessa what she wanted for cake, all she told me was "PINK!!!!  Pink PINK PinK PiNk!!!!!  So this is what she got!

This cake is my go-to white cake recipe. . .with Vanilla Almond Buttercream. (Next time I would do a whipped cream filling and only buttercream for frosting to cut the richness a bit.)

Let's just say when it comes to the design. . .I needed a little "pinsperation!"