I can’t believe it’s already the weekend! This week flew by so fast probably because I have a lot going on right now. Last Thursday, I got my knee drained at my orthopedic and my fluid was blood red which is not good at all. After he removed the fluid and gave me a cortisone shot, my knee felt better than it has for a long time… Until last night. There’s fluid back in there and, well, I’m a little pissy right now as you can probably imagine. 
Aside from this, last weekend I had the opportunity to bake a cake for a family member’s 50th anniversary party. Can you imagine being married for 50 years?! I do not know how they haven’t gotten sick of each other (Maybe that’s why I’m still single). Either way, the cake turned out awesome.
It was my brother’s birthday last weekend, too, so I was in charge in making him his cake of choice: Homemade Funfetti Cake. It was a huge hit and, again, I was pretty happy with the final design. I used this recipe for the cake (+ some adjustments) and my mom’s homemade frosting. DELISH!
I have a post coming up next Thursday where I want to talk a little more about last weekend. It was the first time in forever I enjoyed time with my family and didn’t consume my thoughts with food. Just a win. I can’t believe I spent so many years worrying about such things like eating cake in front of my family. Oh the horror, right? Wrong.
This whole recovery thing just gets better and better.
As for now, I’m going to go walk Elmo before I settle in and watch Jeopardy and Shark Tank with my family. 
And probably grumble and cry a bit because I was this close to believing my knee was healing. Enjoy the rest of my pictures and have a great weekend!
Girl and Pup 
Please tell me why you’re no a professional baker! Both cakes look AMAZING and I would have thought that you got them from a bakery if you hadn’t mentioned you made both yourself 😉
The cake looked awesome! I’d look into the cortisone shots. I know a guy who had them once in his knee and he got cataracts from it. Luckily the injury happened at work, so worker’s comp paid for his cataract surgery, but still. I had an injection on my thumb and it helped SO much, but I was too hesitant to do it again!
So proud of you for celebrating with your family without the guilt!
And I’m sorry to hear about the knee. Hopefully things will improve!
You made that tree cake!?!?! It looks AMAZING!! I am so sorry to hear about your knee ahhhh!!!! DAMN KNEE!
OH MY GOD CAN I HIRE YOU TO BAKE ME A CAKE?! I’m really bummed about your knee though and I really hope it gets better soon 😦 That darned knee has caused you way too much trouble and I can relate to that entirely (with the whole not knowing exactly what’s wrong thing)
Those cakes look amazing! My birthday’s next week, you know in case you wanna come down to Charleston and bake me a cake. Free place to stay in Charleston! But then again that goes for ya if you’re ever in the area whether you bake for me or not.
I’m glad you were able to enjoy the time with your family. The older I’ve gotten, the more my family means to me too and it’s so good to just enjoy time and not be preoccupied with things, even if it “seems” like you’re enjoying it to others.
So, my birthday is coming up in January… just saying 😉 But seriously, both cakes look amazing girlie, and even more amazing is the fact that you were able to enjoy them with your family sans guilt. It really does make you stop and wonder what the heck we wasted so much time on, eh? But at least there’s PLENTY of time left to enjoy 😀
Uhm, I’ll take all of that 30’s sprinkle cake please, thank you. 😉
Holy crap! you MADE those cakes?! You are freaking amazing. They look amazing!
Sooo… you’re an amazing baker and cake decorator. Wow. You seriously have TALENT going on here!!
I can’t wait to hear more about how everything went over the weekend and stuff.
I’m sorry about your knee still not healing 😦
ummm, can you make me a cake? Please??? 🙂 You are so talented!!!!
I’m sorry about your knee.
Wow! You do such a great job with cakes 🙂 I am a TERRIBLE baker so I am always really impressed when people go above and beyond! The ’30’ cake is my favorite but I am partial to sprinkles 😉
I agree with everyone else’s comments, those cakes are AMAZING! The tree on the anniversary cake, how did you make that? It is beautiful! Also, what does the red fluid in your knee mean? Is there still hope for a full recovery, and this is just a step back?
Those cakes are stunning! You are soo talented at decorating them. The funfetti cake is one of my favs. So sorry to hear about your knee!!
those cakes are GORGEOUS!!! i’m so happy to hear you were able to enjoy them and focus on the family. that’s amazing progress! i had a hard time focusing on family this weekend and put more thought than i would’ve liked into the food. lessons learned always though – i have faith i can do better next time!
MMMM those cakes look so good and I’m glad you were truly able to enjoy them. You deserve that happiness. Boo for your knee though, that sounds quite painful.
so much cakey goodness! they both look great! your knee doesn’t sound too great though.
gah wish it would heal already! .. if I had magic …
Those cakes look incredible, I’ll pay you to come make me one!!!! I’m sorry about the knee, my fingers are crossed you can find some relief.
CAKE!!!! Probably my favorite food IN THE WORLD! And seriously did you make these things? Holy snap lady. You are beyond talented. Start making money off those bad boys!
So, it’s my birthday in 16 days. Clearly, I need that funfetti cake, just look at the top of it! :-p
you should have made that cake for my 30th! so glad you enjoyed your family time!
oh wow, your decorating skills are amazing – i’m so impressed! and i hope your knee is better soon – as a runner myself i know how frustrating that can be 😦