Monday, December 31, 2012

Blue Monday - Birthday Cake

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Each year we have our family Christmastime dinner, and for dessert, we always serve a birthday cake, complete with candles. Of course everyone sings, "Happy Birthday."

It all began with the first grandchild. I wanted to think of a way to teach about the birth of Christ. Once a child has experienced their own first birthday, they understand a birthday cake, so when our first grandchild reached that age, I served a "Happy Birthday, Jesus." It quickly became a family tradition.

When the grandchildren became teenagers, I thought about eliminating it; but they insisted that we continue. I was happy to learn that as big as they were, it was still important to them, and so we continued. Here's our cake for this year. I had Blue candles and Blue flowers and Blue trim on it. The cake is a four-layer, yellow cake from Publix, and with fudge frosting, and this year--pineapple filling. It sure was good.


The Jim Shore caroler dog (on the right of the cake) is singing, "Bark, the Herald Angels Sing."


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One of our special Blue Monday participants is celebrating her special birthday today. Click here to wish BJ a ♬ Happy Birthday.

Happy Blue Monday!

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42 comments:

  1. AnnesphamilyDecember 31, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    Oh we think alike! Our Christmas cake was saying "Happy Birthday Jesus", in blue writing too. We always have a birthday cake for Jesus and we sing to Him too! Great share Sally! Happy New Year to You! Love Anne

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  2. UnknownDecember 31, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    this is a lovely cake, Sally.
    i would like to wish you and your family a healthy and fabulous New Year!

    Reminiscing

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  3. UnknownDecember 31, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    this is a lovely cake, Sally.
    i would like to wish you and your family a healthy and fabulous New Year!

    Reminiscing

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  4. RobinfromCADecember 31, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    Ooo, I would love a big piece of that cake right now!
    Happy New Year!
    Robin

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  5. My name is RietDecember 31, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    What a nice idea Sally . And a beautiful cake. Happy new year to you and yours Sally
    Riet

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  6. JimDecember 31, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    You certainly love your blues. :)

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  7. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasDecember 31, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    Sally,
    I love the idea of a birthday cake for Jesus!! Truly a great concept!

    Thanks for hosting!!

    Wish you a very Happy and Healthy New YEar!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  8. Gemma WisemanDecember 31, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    Such a beautifully decorated cake! Love the attention to blue detail!
    Happiest New Year to you!

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  9. Lina GustinaDecember 31, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    Great family tradition.
    Happy New Year, Sally :)

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2012/12/new-year-new-hope.html

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  10. HazelDecember 31, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    Wow! the blue flowers are really pretty, making up one lovely cake! Happy new year Sally, and thanks for hosting.

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  11. EdenDecember 31, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Love all the blues.

    Happy New Year, Sally!

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  12. HansHBDecember 31, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Great photos!
    Happy New Year to you!

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  13. JannibeleDecember 31, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Lovely cake! have trouble with my post, so for the moment it is not possible to link to your site. I will do it as soon as possible! Sorry.

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  14. DinahDecember 31, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Tha'ts a great tradition! Happy birthday Jesus! And happy new year to all of you!

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  15. LauraDecember 31, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Happy New Year Sally!!!

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  16. LadyD PianoDecember 31, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    That beautiful cake looks yummy and I bet it tastes good, too. Wishing you and yours a wonderful new year of joy!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 31, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    We used to do a birthday cake for Jesus when the kids were younger. It would have been a good tradition to continue but somehow we let it slip away, I think because we had an overabundance of sweets as it was. Maybe we'll start it up again when grandkids come along. Love the blue flowers!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 31, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Hey smiling Sally...love the words on that delish chocolate cake.

    Happy fun blessed New Year 2013

    ~JO @ LoblollyLane

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  19. Denise MarieDecember 31, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Sweetness! It looks delicious. What a great legacy you are leaving to them.

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  20. LVDecember 31, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Sally, you and family are carrying out a family tradition more people need to follow. Take care and many blessings to you and family in 2013.

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  21. carol l mckennaDecember 31, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Happy New Year to you and your family and thanks for hosting ^_^

    (A Creative Harbor aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^

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  22. KarenDecember 31, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    What a unique tradition. Happy New Year Sally!

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  23. Denise @ secondtimearoundfindsDecember 31, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Loved joining in this year Sally. Thank you for hosting. Happy New Year.
    Denise

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  24. Becky K.December 31, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Pineapple filling sounds delicious!
    How awesome that your older grandchildren appreciate the meaning of Christmas and this particular family tradition.

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  25. photodougDecember 31, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Happy New Year to one and all.

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  26. Denise MarieDecember 31, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Sally, realized my Christmas post blunder and fixed. Oops...really rusty!! xox, DM

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  27. Kim, USADecember 31, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Happy New Year Sally!

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  28. Chubskulit RoseDecember 31, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Happy New Year Sally!

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  29. aspiritofsimplicityDecember 31, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    I had a lot of trouble trying to get my image to download. Happy New Year Sally.

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  30. Jackie McGuinnessDecember 31, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Kids are funny no matter how grown up they get they insist on the same traditions!!
    Happy New Year!

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  31. JeanneDecember 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Hi Sally, We're home and happy to be here. Our trip was wonderful and we are already wondering when we can do this again. You were right, there was lots of castles. Most of them were uninhabited. There was so much history and I loved that the best...besides the great food. HA!

    I love your Birthday cake wishes to Jesus. It is a wonderful tradition. Your family is inspiring. I mean it.

    Happy and healthy New years in 2013.
    Blessings and love,
    Jeanne

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  32. LeoviDecember 31, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Exquisite blues, you have a fun New Year's Eve.
    I wish you a 2013 full of dreams and hopes fulfilled.

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  33. bjDecember 31, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Hi, Sally....the cake is just beautiful...and blue. :)
    Thanks so much for the Happy Birthday singing and hummm-ing...:))
    Wow, it's hard for me to believe I am 75 years old...until I look in the mirror...:))
    xoxo bj

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  34. AnnDecember 31, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Thats a wonderful Christmas tradition, it's so great to learn your efforts have been rewarded when they insist on keeping up the tradition. Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog. Happy New year.
    Ann

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  35. Zizi SantosDecember 31, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Um feliz 2013 repleto de fé e saúde. As outras felicidades virão por consequência. bj
    Zizi

    Sally
    por várias vezes tentei linkar meu post, mas não consigo.
    coloquei o selinho, mas retirei.
    veja meu post azul:
    http://zizisantos.blogspot.com.br/2012/12/contando-as-horas.html

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  36. Janice Kay SchaubDecember 31, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    Happy New Year.....hope my link is blue enough
    Janice

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  37. CathyJanuary 1, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    Your cake is so pretty! That is a great idea. Happy New Year, Dear!

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    I LOVE your Happy Birthday, Jesus cake tradition!! You certainly taught your grandchildren well!!

    I sure hope you have a wonderful end to 2012 and an OUTSTANDING 2013!!

    Dana

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  39. GranthamLynnJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Another beautiful cake. I love your tradition. Thank you for sharing it. And thank you for Blue Monday. I am making some changes with the New Year but Blue Monday is one that is staying! I love our weekly visits. Thank you for having us for your weekly parties! May your week and your New Year be filled with smiles. Should I find some pretty little Blue sandles for warmer weather?
    Smiles,
    Sherry

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  40. JudiJanuary 1, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Happy Belated Blue Monday and a Right On Time Happy New Years *hugs*
    What a wonderful tradition you started with your children. The cake is beautiful, the flowers on it are so pretty. Pineapple in between must have been soooo delish. I've never had that type of filling.

    I wish you all best for 2013 and look forward to much sharing...
    xo

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  41. Sarah CollerJanuary 5, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    That's a great tradition, Sally! I'm glad you were able to enjoy family time this Christmas.

    Hope you have a lovely weekend!
    Mrs. Sarah Coller

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  42. UnknownJune 2, 2017 at 3:08 AM

    wah!!! It is amazing!!! On my friend’s birthday I will recommend this cake to all my friends.
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