I was blessed to be given the opportunity through Icing Smiles, Inc. to make a cake for a little boy named Ben for his first birthday.

Baby Ben suffered from Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, and underwent his first of many procedures immediately after birth.

His Mother asked for a Turtle Themed Cake because, "I like turtles as the theme because they are kind of Ben's mascot. He was the first patient at VCH to use a new piece of equipment that looks just like a turtle shell. He also has several turtle toys and blankets. And he always has to go really slow with everything so we say he goes "turtle speed" with changes. "

Unfortunately, Ben passed away last month. Upon hearing the news, I kept hearing a little voice in my head (I think it was Grandmother) telling me, "You still need to make that cake for that babies Momma."

Thank You to Ben's Mother for allowing me to make this Turtle Cake in honor of Baby Ben!