Linda's Birthday.

It's mid-summer's day, so it must be Linda's birthday.
This means frantic last minute style activity.

I made a card:

I made a cake:

This is my first attempt at cake making.

I used a silicon mould that's supposed to produce a cake that looks like a rose.
(Yes, I am aware that it looks like a cow pat.) 
My chocolate icing needs work but it really does taste better than it looks.
Linda is happy and, I believe, quietly impressed.