Birthdays
The Catusi
“My cousin’s birthday party and that’s Catwoman teaching me and my cousins how to dance.”
(submitted by Amanda)
Party Fowl
“Me on my Sesame Street-themed second birthday in 1989 and my uncle was dressed as Big Bird. Unfortunately, the costume shop forgot the tights when he picked it up.”
(submitted by IG @lauragrace612)
Mistake Piggy
“This is my brother and sister Judy at one of their birthday parties in the early 80s. I don’t think my brother was aware of exactly what was behind him.”
(submitted by IG @ruthie_esther)
One And Done
“My daughter was clearly overwhelmed at her cake smash.”
(submitted by IG @aliciamastrid)
The Player
“My Grandma took me to the L.A. Playboy Club for my 4th birthday in 1974.”
(submitted by IG @seantraceytroubadour)
The Birthday Balloon
“My big birthday celebration. My dad was in radio, so I’m sure he picked up the balloon at a broadcast promotion.”
(submitted by Alicia)
Fish Food
“The cake we had planned to make for our sister’s 40th birthday party and the end result.”
(submitted by IG @franklingamms)
5 + 2
“My 7th birthday – apparently, my mom couldn’t be bothered to find a ‘7’ candle for my cake, so she used the leftover ‘5’ and ‘2’ from my sister’s and brother’s cakes! It was so much fun doing math for my birthday.”
(submitted by Terey)
The Horn Cake
“It was my daughter’s 1st birthday and my mother in law made her a unicorn cake. My mother in law is so kind and sweet and amazing and has made her grandkids birthday cakes every year. This one was just….hard to know where to look….”
(submitted by IG @hungerkristen)
Very Happy Birthday
“We got a little more than we bargained for at my friend’s 7th birthday party.”
(submitted by IG @dcho99)