Halloween, Ghosts, And Cowgirls
Wondering why I’m talking about Halloween in September? And although Halloween and ghosts go together all right, what do cowgirls have to do with it all?
Cowgirls for Halloween
Okay, first we look at the totally cute cowgirl, but don’t miss the spectacular GHOST CAKE in the 2nd half of this post!
Now this particular Halloween scenario took place in August. You see, a set of Ellie’s great-grandparents stay at a campground during the summer. It closes before Halloween, so somewhere along the line they got the idea of having a “Trick or Treat” at the campground in August. Fun, huh?
So all the kids (and I suspect a whole lot of grandkids) get to come and be in a little parade, and get lots of candy in August. A kids dream come true for sure! 🙂
Ellie went this year as a cowgirl. She has a cute little outfit, and I took a bunch of pictures of her in it earlier this year to use for her 2010 calendar.
Doesn’t she look cute??? (I know, I’m biased, but come on! I’d think she was cute even if she wasn’t MY granddaughter!)
Here’s one of my favorite shots from Ellie’s modeling sessions as a cowgirl. . .
I just love that cute little face! I printed that as a 5×7 picture, framed it and put in my office so I can look at it often!
Ghost Cakes for Halloween!
As for ghosts at Halloween, all perfectly natural, but have you ever seen a 3-D ghost CAKE?
Is that not AWESOME!?????
Ellie’s daddy (who also happens to be my son, ha, ha!), made this cake for the festivities. He’s been making her some super birthday cakes, but this was the first time he tried using fondant on a cake. I am impressed! His skills are surpassing mine these days.
Nordic Ware 3D Ghost Cake Pan, Bronze
Friendly Halloween Ghosts Cupcake Rings – 24 pcs by Bakery SuppliesCake Boss Novelty Nonstick Bakeware 6-Cup Ghost Cakelette Pan, GrayFunshowcase Halloween Ghost Metal Cake Tin Novelty Pastry Baking PanGhostbusters Ghost Busters Edible Cake Topper Frosting 1/4 Sheet Birthday PartyWilton Spooky Ghost Pan
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He used a 3-D panda bear cake pan that I gave to him as the base for his ghost. Who knew when I bought that cake pan YEARS ago to use for his first birthday that it would still be in use over 30 years later, and he’d be the one making cakes with it?
Would you believe Wilton is still selling a 3-D bear cake pan?
Wilton Stand-Up Cuddly Bear Pan Set
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I love traditions. And it looks like one of the traditions in our family is to have some fun cakes!
Why not join our traditions and try making your own Halloween Ghost cake this year?!
