My in-laws were absolutely appalled that I made my own birthday cake, but it's what I want to do for a living. Y'know? It's like letting someone else make your wedding gown if you're a fashion designer. He could've come out a lot smoother if I'd done him in fondant, but I've yet to find a fondant I can tolerate the taste of save for marshmallow cream, which in my experience, is too heavy to cover spherical cakes with, so all buttercream, save for the hat, and Kirby's facial features. I love Kirby.