For Grace, turning 10 on the 10th
I didn’t think you’d mind
That the sugar bowl was low.
I headed out with cake pans
and scooped batter from the snow.
We frosted it with flurries,
Sprinkled birdseed decorations,
Then found a twig-ish candle
To complete the celebration.
Happy Birthday Gracie!
You sang along with cheer.
Birthday blizzard celebrations
Then and now, year after year.
What a fun, imaginative poem, Cathy! And happy happy birthday to Grace!
Thanks Susanna. I’ve learned to anticipate these birthday blizzards and be more proactive with her cakes since then!
Snow is a great birthday present. The only thing better is your poetry.
Aww…She wrote a nice poem as well about penguins ‘waddling and troddling’ in the snow. Maybe someday she’ll allow me to post it!
Very creative and fun poem, Cathy! There is a story there.
Thanks Pat! It’s all about the Birthday Girl for sure.
A wonderful poem for a blizzardy birthday, Cathy! Happy, happy Birthday to Grace, 10 is awesome!
I agree – 10 is a terrific year! Thanks Heather.
Happy Birthday to Grace! Fun, clever poem, Cathy.
She had a fun, snowy day. Thanks for your good wishes Dana!
Snow is a glorious birthday present — I love your clever poem.
Thanks Katya. Snow is a present that she receives *almost* every birthday. Doesn’t seem as magical somehow!
Love it! This concept would make a fun PB too!
I wonder if kids with summer birthdays would appreciate it Julie? It’s practically our tradition now!
Very clever, Cathy! Gracie looks like she is having a very happy day!
Thanks Penny. She was one year old in that photo, and didn’t know that it was a postponed celebration. It was all about CAAAAAAKE! (as it should be!)
Happy birthday to Grace. Great poem.
Thanks for your good wishes Stacy. She had a happy day.
Happy Birthday to Grace! Adorable poem and a snow cake- what could be better? Did you fare well in the storm?
We did fare well – thank you. About 28 inches for us this time around!
Snow cake poem! Love it. Happy Birthday, Grace
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Thanks Jama. Grace now prefers chocolate cake to snow cake! Smart girl.
Happy double-digits birthday Grace!
Double digits is very grown up indeed! Thanks Erik!
Happy Birthday to Grace. A sweet and artistic soul. And to her mama, you know, for delivering the angel.
Aw – you are so sweet! Back to you – Mwah! xo
Cathy, I had to smile at this, most especially because my daughter turned 4 today! Happy birthday to Grace. I hope she had a nice birthday in all this snow.
Hurray – another snow baby! I hope you had a fun, snowy birthday celebration together as well. Four becomes 10 oh-so-quickly!
Sounds like a fun, creative cake for a birthday!!
It was nice to share a cake with the birds – they had a mid winter feast!
Wonderful poem! Birthday blizzards are the best!
Thanks Laura! She’s had birthday blizzards on a regular basis. I wonder if she’ll ever move to a warmer climate and miss having them??
Wonderful poem, Cathy!!!
You’re such a dear Catherine! I wish I were as prolific a poet as you!
Do you mean jobless with nothing else to do lol. I need to make some money this year. TX! By the way quality beats quantity, you’re better than me.
Rubbish – You are a clever, published poet!
http://crowdgoeswildpoems.wordpress.com/poets/
Aw, how did I miss this adorable poem and photo?
You were having lots of fun sledding in Prospect Park I suspect!
And cocoa, mmmm…
Wonderfully clever of you to find ways to make a cake anyway, Cathy, complete with trimmings. Happy birthday to your daughter-special birthday for sure!
Thank you Linda!
What a fun story told in poetry form!
Yes, Mary – it worked when she was little, but now I’m expected to plan ahead if a storm is forecast for February 10th!
Super cute poem and picture, and Happy Birthday to her!
Thank you PPW!