a poisonous sweet sixteen

My niece, Brit, turned 16 yesterday. Her 'wow' surprise from me was a Bret Micheals cake. Granted, Brit (sadly!) doesn't know a single word to a Poison song, but thanks to VH1's reality TV, she fell in love with Bret this past season by watching "Rock of Love". I also realize he's like forty-something and she's sixteen but she's only going to turn sixteen once, plus I'm the coolest aunt ever. So.. I had to also live vicariously through her and do the whole get-super-excited-thing and plan and do a rock star cake. It came out so seriously awesome, and she loved it.
We had a great time last night filled with Target clearance racks, Chinese food, and yummy cake. I can't believe how grown up she is. I am truly thankful for her.

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