Jane came up with the idea for her birthday shirt. I think we were discussing how this year would be her last year in single digits when she piped up with, "Not in Roman Numerals!"
So…here it is. IX. Double digits this year and next year, a single X.
I made it while she was sleeping, the night before her big day. She loves it – thank goodness. I just never know with her.
I have to tell you all about the cake, too. Jane loves peanut butter. Loves it. She requested a peanut butter cake. I thought about making her this cake from Smitten Kitchen, but thought it would be too rich for her tastes. She also doesn’t like cream cheese frosting (crazy, I know!). We went back to the old standby of chocolate cake with chocolate frosting with some Reese’s on top. Then, Emily gave me the great idea of putting a layer of Ina’s Peanut Butter Frosting (scroll down) in between the chocolate layers. It was genius! So so good. Try it. You won’t be sorry.
Off to string lights on the tree and get out the nutcrackers. Happy Thursday everyone!
I love the shirt. I also have a little girl that is IX. My husband just had a birthday on Tuesday and we made him a peanut butter cake. We used Paula Deen’s recipe. But his was really rich, because we topped it with chocolate frosting and crumbled up Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. That’s his favorite candy. One year I made a mint chocolate cake with mint chocolate frosty and Andes Mints crumbled on top. His second favorite flavor combination. Your cake sounds wonderful, too. I’m going to star your post and see if I remember the next birthday that comes around. š Well, maybe the one after that, because the next one is my DD that loves pink, so I’m sure she will want her cake to be pink.
Happy Birthday to your little girl! Sorry my comment was so long. š
What a wonderful idea for the shirt!
great on both the cake and shirt! love that she designed her own shirt š
I am in love with these shirts! You don’t mind if I copy for my girls’ birthdays do you?
Clever girl! Only in Rome can you move back and forth between the number of digits.
That cake sounds delicious. We may have to try it sometime.
Happy Thursday!
Happy birthday to Jane! Such a clever idea for a shirt. How was the cake?
I really love the t-shirt tradition that you have with your girls.
Have you been keeping them over the years, or do they get worn to death and aren’t really worth saving for prosterity?
That jane is so clever. And that cake sounds delish… best served with a tall glass of milk, no?
I love this shirt. Both of the girls’ bday shirts we so darling! My aunt saved all of her boys’ jerseys over the years and made a quilt out of them for their high school graduation gift. I always thought that those quilts were so special.
I love the shirt! That is great.
I want to make that smitten kitchen cake also. I’ve been drooling over it for a while now. Chocolate and peanut butter just can’t be beat! I may have to try Ina’s recipe too now. YUM!
I love those shirts. The cake sounds fantastic!
Cute shirt and DELICIOUS cake idea.
Happy birthday Jane
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Beautiful shirt. It’s such a great idea. The cake does sound particularly delicious.
That Jane is so clever. And cute! And I also don’t like cream cheese frosting, so she’s not alone! (I also don’t like cheesecake.) Anyway, have a great weekend!
love the shirt!
Very cool shirt! Happy birthday to her! That cake really sounds yummy.
Happy birthday, mama! They grow up so fast, don’t they? Nine! I can’t imagine nine, just yet.
Another idea for a peanut butter cake. Sheet cake of vanilla cake a layer of peanut butter and then a layer of melted chocolate chips. put in the fridge to harden and I swear it takes just like the peanut butter cakes from tasty cakes. Happy Birthday!! love the shirts i know what my kids will be wearing next year!!!
ahhh. happy that she is excited about the double digits. i know you won’t be.
love it erin. and love that it was her idea.
An adorable shirt (and daughter!) and the cake sounds amazing.
What a sweet post. The photos are beautiful too. I especially love the cake shot.
You’ve got to love a girl who THINKS!
ooh – i want a piece of that cake right now! funny and kind of sad how kids want to rush the double digits. love the shirt.
Oh my — my kind of girl with the peanut butter! That’s my favorite. It looks like it was a wonderful little party.