I have wanted to make this cake since we decided to adopt from Ethiopia - which has been quite awhile. I've dreamed of making this cake, and having my family over for dinner. Then I would share our great adoption news by unveiling my amazing cake, and it would be great.
But David had very little faith in my baking/cake carving abilities, and he talked me out of it, time and time again. But now my time has come. I am sharing the news with my co-workers, and I get to decide how to do it. And obviously... I chose this cake. This amazing Africa cake.
Even as the cake was baking, I asked David if he thought I would be able to pull it off. No was his reply. Emotionless, and lackluster. Just plain NO. Oh ye of little faith. But I was determined, and began carving away with a photo of Africa next to it.
As sure as he was that my cake would turn out weird and mis-shapen, he was DEFINITELY excited about the left over pieces he would be tackling later.
And then there it was. Beautiful Africa.
With a heart on Ethiopia :) Or at least where Ethiopia would be on my slightly "not drawn to scale" Africa.
I paired it with this lovely mock up of the American Express commercial we all know and love....
I'm so excited to bring it to school and see what they think about both my FANTASTIC cake AND our amazing news :)
Sharing our news has been SUCH a fun process. Its so great to be able to share our excitement with all the important people in our lives. We are so lucky to have so many amazing, and supportive people in our lives. Thanks to everyone for being so amazing, and for sharing in our journey with us!
5 comments:
Great job on the cake Kenz! And congrats again on your journey! xoxo
David, David, David......MacKenzie you did a fantastic job, naturally, I bet everyone at work loved the cake and the news. We haven't told the Stefanichs yet.....will start tonight.
WOW!! I am amazed at that cake! What a yummy way to tell people. You have more talent then I knew Kenz. Good job.. and great news!
this is so amazing. the joy you have for adopting by creating your beautiful cake with a heart where your baby will come from seriously has me in tears. I am SO happy for you both. congratulations on your family only just begun!!
missy (eddie's photographer....)
Mackenzie, your cake was amazing! It was so exciting to see it on the table at work and guess that it was you and David! It was obvious that you wanted to share this incredible news in a very special way~and it was... VERY special. I can already feel the love eminate from your heart and the smile on your face for this child. I am sooo happy for the two of you! It will be so fun to see how God will work out this plan for you to become parents!
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