A Cake for Addy!

On October 4th I was able to make a very special 2nd birthday cake for Addy through Icing Smiles.
Her mom, Beth, explained to me Addy's situation and I want to share it with you here.

"She was a 28 week preemie and was 3 lbs 3 oz. She had issues with her airway collapsing and needed a trach to breathe when she was 2 months old. She was in the NICU until 3 months. She has had her share of hospital visits- so many that registration knew who we are and the nurses were all excited with how big she was since her last visit. I once asked them if they had a punch card like the do at the coffee shop. In April of this year, she got her trach out. She also graduated from feeding therapy, but is still working on walking and talking. She really is an awesome little kid."

               She sounds like she has made amazing progress to me! Great Job Addy! (and Mom!)

Some newborn pictures of Addy

It was the first birthday that she has had without a trach and the first birthday that she was able to eat cake.
She is such a sweet little girl and I was excited to make this cake for her.

She loves dogs and that was the theme for her party. Her mom told me that she loved the cake and was barking at it. :) Music to my ears! Here is the cake!

Happy 2nd Birthday Addy!

If I get to see some pictures of her ripping into it I will share those later. I love to see messy cake face kiddo's!

If you don't know about Icing Smiles please check out their website. It is a great organization that helps sick kids have an amazing birthday. This is something I have wanted to do for a long time and was very excited to join. If you are a baker you can donate your time and skills, (you do not have to be a professional or own a business) and if you know of someone that might benefit from the group please pass on the information!

Be Blessed!