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Thirteen Years Old

My nephew turned 13 last week. I cannot believe I am an aunt to a 13-year old.

I used to be the cool aunt, but lately I've not been making the cut. I've not been able to even get that grumpy, hormone-driven, crackling-voiced young man to even crack a smile.

When I found out he wanted a Super Mario cake for his birthday, I decided it was time to show him how cool his aunt could be. So the little guy and I colored fondant all week (we both had red food-colored hands for three days), researched Mario cakes online and came up with this.

I finally got a hug yesterday, and a bit of a smile as well.


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  1. Lucky in LoveOctober 5, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Girl! Your Mario is freaking fantastic! Great job :)

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  2. Kelly DeniseOctober 5, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Thats a cool cake!!!!

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  3. MissJodyOctober 5, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Amazing cake!!
    You make it?????!!!!!!!!!!
    Your so cool :)

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  4. darnold23October 5, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    You are a great aunt to make this! I am so impressed. Come post your favorite slow cooker recipe at Crock Pot Wednesday at Dining With Debbie. I would love for you to join me.

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  5. Jenny.LeeOctober 5, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    WOW! I am so impressed!

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  6. Mary Beth BoeningOctober 6, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    You are the BESTEST Aunt ever!!! Not to mention a pretty cool mom and wife too :)

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  7. Together We SaveOctober 6, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Oh wow!! I am impressed!

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  8. KerreeOctober 18, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    That is awesome! I'm not going to show my kids though coz they'll expect one from me!

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