It's a surprise!

Joining
  Rhoda for her home MAY'd summer recipe party.
We have parties to attend all weekend. Unfortunately Mike, is working:(

I usually wind up making dessert for these parties, and it is always a hit.

I adore my trifle bowl.  If you do not have one, I highly recommend you get one.

There are all sorts of recipes for desserts, but I decided to make up my own.

 First, you train your older son to help you in the kitchen. THis is a good thing, and someday his wife will thank you!

 First layer the bottom of the bowl, with your cake.

 I was lazy and did not bake one. Pound cake works wonderful!

This is what I used for the dessert.

Two sliced pound cakes

Can of pineapple

Can of mandarin oranges

Lemon pudding

cool whip

Walnuts

Maraschino cherries to top

Layer cake,

Pudding,

cool whip,

fruit,

continue to the top.

It was a delicious surprise.