Madel and Lester's Wedding

 

Dad's 37th Birthday

Venue: At home, Modesto, CA
Baked by: Lance, Troy and Reanna
Details: two-layer chocolate cake with chocolate filling and vanilla frosting, topped with chocolate sprinkles

Troy's 5th Birthday

Venue: Soquel Campmeeting, Soquel, CA
Guests: kids from Modesto Central Seventh-day Adventist Church
Source: Raley's

Troy's Preschool Birthday Cake

Venue:  Fairview Preschool,
the day before his graduation.
   After the preschool graduation ceremony on the following day, Troy invited his classmates and teacher to a pool party at home.

Reanna's 2nd Birthday

Venue: At home, Modesto, CA (swimming party)
Guests: Brenda, Lupe and Darlena
Source: Raley's, Modesto, CA

Lola Arlyne's 60th Birthday

       Fruit Tart from Raley's Bakery

Cake at home following a Caribbean lunch.
My Mom flew from NY to celebrate with us.

Mom's 38th Birthday

Venue: At home, Modesto, CA
Source: Raley's, Modesto, CA
Memories: While Mom gave Reanna a bath, Daddy and the boys sneaked to Raley's to buy Mom a surprise birthday cake and some other gifts, including a giant mylar "Stylin' Mom" balloon in the shape of a handbag.

My Twin Nieces' Christening Cakes

 Venue:  Manila, the Philippines

Lance's 6th Birthday

Venue: Blue House, Modesto, CA
Guests: friends and family
Details: Star Wars chocolate cake with strawberry ice cream filling
Source: Raley's Ceres

Israel's Birthday Party

Who is Israel?  Lance and Troy's friend who lived across the street.

Troy's 4th Birthday

Venue: poolside, Brown House
Guests: Troy's classmates from Fairview Preschool, friends and family
Baked by: Raley's Ceres

Reanna's 1st Birthday

Venue: Hopperz, Modesto, CA
Source: Raley's, Modesto, CA
Guests: friends and family