July 14, 2012

Bowling party

First thing's first--the winner of the Sinless Margarita Mix is:
Nicole, please contact me with your shipping info (name, address, phone number) at SlimKatie (at) runsforcookies (dot) com within 24 hours, or I will pick a new winner. Congrats, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!



As I wrote yesterday, I was really nervous that nobody was going to show up for Noah's party. We were having it at a bowling alley, and I originally planned on about 8 kids--we invited at least 12, and I only got two "yes" RSVP's. I just didn't want Noah to feel bad!

Thankfully, he had a decent turnout! Three of his friends, plus Noah and Eli, of course... and one boy showed up long enough to give Noah a gift, but he couldn't stay (it was so nice of them to show up, even for only a minute). Most importantly, Noah had a blast and said it was the best birthday party he's ever had--success!

Noah had requested a cookie cake--and not just any cookie cake, but one that was decorated like a blue/yellow marbled bowling ball. I was thinking I would just order it from Mrs. Fields, but I knew I would pay an arm and a leg for it, so I decided to try and make it myself.

If you remember the last time I made a birthday cake, you'll know why I wasn't too confident in making Noah's cake! I didn't make the dough, because I always tend to screw something up while baking (see link above), so I just bought a large tube of dough at the store. Baked it in a tart pan, and then colored some store-bought frosting. It turned out to be pretty hideous, but Noah loved it, so that is all that is important ;)
That would be my attempt at a blue/yellow marbled bowling ball. One kid commented, "I don't want the piece with the nose."  LOL, yes, this bowling ball has a nose, apparently.
The cake tasted delicious, despite how ugly it was. I gave the last piece to the guy who was working at the bowling alley, so that I wouldn't be tempted to eat it myself (I did have a piece of it, but I knew I would eat another if I brought it home). 

When we got home, I had to quickly pack Noah enough clothes for the next 7 days--because he's going to be visiting my sister in Illinois! He's super excited about it. When I broke my jaw, my sister came to Michigan right away and took Eli to her house for a week while I was in the hospital (and Noah stayed with my parents). Since Eli had his week with Aunt Jeanie, Noah wanted his turn. I know he's going to have a blast, so I am happy for him. It's going to be a tough week with just Eli--I am going to have to try and keep him entertained.

It really feels like a Sunday to me, for some reason. I'm so glad that it's not, because I feel like I need more weekend. I'm kind of dreading Eli's "I'm bored!" that I'm sure to hear 1,000 times tomorrow when he realizes that he misses his brother ;) It's going to be hard this week not to use food as entertainment! I can imagine taking him out for lunch, for ice cream, etc... but I have to be VERY careful. I'm not doing great at losing weight, but I AM maintaining right now, so I am happy just for that!

13 comments:

  1. If I was a kid, I would have loved that 'cake'! Good job! How about taking Eli for bike rides with a picnic? I always loved getting to take a lunch on my bike and go somewhere else to eat it! We never hear about your bike anymore ;)

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    1. That's a good idea! Eli LOVES picnics.

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  2. Happy Birthday to Noah! Hearing them say, "best birthday ever" always makes it worthwhile!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 15, 2012

    Hi.
    Q.whats ur FB
    Q.I dont drink hard drinks and hv lost taste for coke
    What shall I drink to avoid binges.

    Q. I admire u. And I wish soon Iam where u are.
    My family thinks Im crash dieting when Im not.
    So did u have any difficulty with ur parents spouse thinking that u were not eating enough.
    Also....cake looks awesome.
    Happy belated to Noah.
    Mine is on Monday:)
    @Z_jabberwocky(twitter)

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    1. My Facebook is www.facebook.com/runsforcookies

      I honestly have no idea what to drink that would help avoid binges. I drink a lot of water and tea throughout the day, because that's what I like to drink.

      My family learned quickly that nothing they said would stop me from doing what I knew I had to do to lose the weight. I just did what *I* thought was best :)

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  4. Thanks Katie, just emailed you! So excited to try it:)

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  5. Yay! Glad the kids had fun! Giving the cookie to worker was a great idea to beat temptation.

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  6. I think 'ugly' cakes always end up tasting the best. Yum!

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  7. I would love that cake, even as an adult :)

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  8. Great minds obviously think alike, Katie, because we had the same birthday party for my son on Saturday too! I didn't go as far as making the bowling ball cake though :)

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  9. Thanks for posting that picture of the cake and the commentary about it. It's nice to see another mom who is OK with not being a Martha Stewart mom! For my daughter's birthday last year I went through 3 cake mixes before I came out with an edible cake. After the second fail my husband had to go back to the store to buy me a third mix and even offered to just pick up a ready made cake at the bakery. But dammit, I was NOT going to let that cake beat me! The end result wasn't perfect but at least it was edible - third time's the charm.

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