Friday, April 9, 2010

Our Easter Tradition

Last weekend, we determined that we have been doing this family Easter project each year for the last 21 years.  Hopefully, we will do it for at least 21 more!
It starts with Mamaw baking a cake.  Then Poppy cuts it into the correct shape.  And then the fun begins.  Frosting.  And jellybeans.  And chocolate chips.  And licorice.  And colored coconut flakes.2010-4-2 Bunny Cake 0562010-4-2 Bunny Cake 078
Everyone gets their fingers a little sticky.  Mamaw always  instructs everyone  - “Don’t lick the knife.”  Which always gets ignored.2010-4-2 Bunny Cake 062
This year, in honor of The University of Tennessee making it to the Elite 8, we colored the bunny’s ears and tie orange.  Or maybe it was a food dye mishap….
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11 comments:

Mental P Mama said...

Love that Big Orange bunny!

Tammy said...

That is so adorable! We never did anything fun like that when I was growing up.

Caution/Lisa said...

That's wonderful!! How long does it last before it gets eaten?

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Yeah Rah Woody.... What a neat cake... And Congrats to our VOLS.....

What a neat tradition... Hope you have pictures from all 21 years---and will have pictures for the next 21 years.

Thanks for sharing!!!
Hugs,
Betsy

Nelson's Mama said...

That looks like fun!

Love the big girls, medium size girls and the little girls!

Big Hair Envy said...

What a FUN tradition! That bunny cake is just the cutest:)

Unknown said...

I love traditions. I think we use the same mold to make Mickey and Minnie.

Busy Bee Suz said...

That is a wonderful tradition.
Knives are just begging to be licked!

Snooty Primadona said...

How wonderful a tradition! Besides, I love that it's the same colors as U of Texas, LOL! (Sorry, I couldn't help myself.)

You're so lucky to have such a fun family!

T said...

Nothing I love more than traditions!

How fun and too dang cute!

Unknown said...

That is such a great tradition. Love it! : )