Birthday revelry by torchlight
The forces of good from left to right: Little John, Maid Marian, Will Scarlet, Robin Hood (with quiver) and Allin a Dale (also Friar Tuck's backside in hideout)
Prince John and Sheriff of Nottingham lead a flank of soldiers.
It turns out that knowing Old English is practical--for all your Anglo-Saxon cake decorating needs!
(translation: Happy Birthday, Owl-Cat!)
The middle owl-cat (seven years old this year!) always requests this chocolate cake for his birthday. And Peeps are a regular feature on his cake. Earlier this year I read Robin Hood to the boys (this wonderful version) and we went to an amazing stage adaptation. So I surprised him with this whimsical setting on his birthday.
For those of you who, like me, love the idea of dressing Peeps up, you really should see the Washington Post Peeps Show. And then you should try it.
What I learned:
- Peeps take well to construction-paper clothing. The no-arms thing is very helpful.
- You can stick pins in them--what a dream for a tailor to get that "just right" fit.
- You can cinch a waist out of the bunnies, but good luck doing that for chicks.
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