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Saturday 20 July 2013

Happy Birthday Daisy May...................

Daisy was four yesterday and she is a bouncing bundle of health - she gave us all a fright when she came into the world very early, in fact 12 weeks early and weighed only 1 kg. Such a scary time for us all but just look at her now...............

Daisy and I spent most of the morning decorating her cake and cupcakes ready for her birthday party. Daisy loves Hello Kitty so I had ordered a rice paper cake topper and some cupcake toppers. They worked quite well, but do look a bit bumpy in places, although Daisy loved them. Another batch of her favourite biscuits was requested and she had great fun decorating them.

If you want a quick and easy activity that children will love - decorate biscuits. All you need is a packet of rich tea biscuits, fondant icing sugar, and any sprinkles or sweets you want, the brighter the better it seems. Put the biscuits onto a tray, mix the icing sugar with a few drops of water (a thicker icing is best as it is less likely to run off the biscuit) then decorate..................................


I always made my own biscuits but one afternoon I was short of time so just iced some ready made rich tea biscuits and my grandchildren think they are the best biscuits ever - of course that could be the sugar rush but we don't make them very often and they do eat lots of fruit and veggies as well.

I am keeping as far away as possible from my kitchen today, no more baking in this heat, although I think I said that after my marathon bake last weekend. Unfortunately I do have to brave the supermarkets as my cupboards are looking bare - but hopefully the afternoon will lend itself to some crochet and maybe an hour watching the cricket - hope England have a good innings today.

talk soon x

14 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday to Daisy May, hope the party was a success. 12 weeks early sounds very scary, and so tiny too. Love the biscuits, a great idea

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    1. The party was a great success - Daisy had lots of fun x

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  2. Happy birthday Daisy. She looks so much like you sue! You do done amazing baking and I'm definitely up for a knitting lesson, a cuppa and some if that wonderful looking cake! Xo

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    1. Sounds like a lovely plan - if you send me an email we can arrange something x

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  3. You did a great job with her cakes. Happy birthday to Daisy May! I'm so glad she is healthy today.

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    1. Thank you Jennifer - hope you have a lovely weekend x

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  4. Hi Sue,
    Yes, those are darling. And happy birthday to your sweet little one.
    I know you are from England. Do you live in the states now?
    Hope you get your cozy time to sit and crochet today too. I look forward to a few peaceful moments out in the swing in the evening.....crocheting, sipping iced tea, watching my chickens....life is lovely, don't you think?
    xo Kris

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    1. Hi Kris
      I agree life is lovely and I am very lucky. I live in the north west of England and I have 6 lovely grandchildren, 5 boys and little Daisy May. I didn't manage to crochet today, chores got in the way maybe tomorrow. Hope you have a lovely weekend .
      Sue x

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  5. Happy birthday to Daisy! 12 weeks early, goodness. She looks a picture of health now though, and so pretty. Love the cupcake toppers. x

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    1. Hi Gillian thank you for your lovely comments x

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  6. I used to do just that with rich tea biscuits when I was a little girl with my auntie. I loved it. Gruesome pinks and the brightest green were my favourite
    What a gorgeous little girl Daisy is xxx

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    1. Hi Linda I think you and Daisy have similar tastes when it comes to decorating biscuits. X

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  7. What a gorgeous little girl. Just look at the life shining in her eyes. A very happy birthday to Daisy May.
    Anne xx

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