Exactly 50 years ago, on December18, 1965 my Grandparents got married in a small church in Robert, Louisiana. Sometimes I wish I was born in their generation just to see them when they were younger. Looking at pictures just doesn't do it justice. Ahh to be young and in love...At one point during the party my Paw Paw (Doug) told the story of the first time he saw my Maw Maw (Emily). He showed up to my maw maw's house and she was outside with her then boyfriend. Little did he know that my paw paw would soon steal her heart away (and boy am I glad he did). My family held a party to celebrate the occasion and it could not have turned out any better. Everyone raved about the party and said everything was beautiful which made me and everyone who helped prepare and decorate feel good.
I was most excited that I got to make the cake. At first I had no clue how I was going to decorate it and felt lost but two days before the party my sister and I came up with a design plan. I knew from the start that I didn't want to use fondant. Yes, it makes cakes look pretty, but most people agree that it doesn't taste that great. I used icing instead, which everyone thought tasted amazing. For the icing, all I used was crisco, powdered sugar, almond flavoring, and a dash of almond milk. It came out very light and fluffy. I absolutely loved the way it turned out. I have made a few cakes in the past and this one tops out as the best one I've done so far. Most of all, my grandparents and everyone loved it, which is all that matters.
Here's to another 50 years.
Haley
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