Bridal Shower for Mom

Yesterday we threw a Bridal Shower for my mom! We had a blast!! I asked her to come "baby sit" and then a bunch of friends and family came over to surprise her. Here are a few of the highlights...

We made her eat a piece of gum for each question she got wrong about her fiance Robert...she didn't do too well...

We blindfolded volunteers and had them do her hair and make up...

We played a musical bouquet game...we passed the bouquet to "wishin' and hopin'" from My Best Friend's Wedding and whoever had the bouquet when the music paused was out!

We had some yummy chicken enchiladas, laughed alot, and got to celebrate mom's upcoming wedding! Thanks to all who helped plan, and who came!

pineapple right side up cake -- in a jar!

I have a friend in the hospital recovering from a bad car accident, and of course a hubby overseas...so I made some care packages today. I tried something new this time...canned cake! It should stay good for a couple months since the jars are sealed. For those of you who have a special someone at an APO, or just want to send a friend a yummy homemade gift that won't go bad in the mail, here is my "secret".

I put melted butter and brown sugar in the bottom of 4 clean half pint jars. Then I covered the bottom of the jar with diced pineapple and maraschino cherries.

Then I covered the pineapple and cherries with white cake mix.

I baked them on a cookie sheet for ... ummm... about 30 minutes give or take. I don't actually remember, I just kept watching them until a toothpick came out clean :) They looked like this...

Then I cut the tops off (and ate them!)

I boiled the lids for about 45 seconds and then sealed the jars. They look pretty, and hopefully they taste as good as they look!