Can't believe i've never seen this tread! the cakes are amazing and your Birthday Cake is awesome, i'm going to show the missus and make her up her game!
I remember my Nan's birthday (must have been 1982/3) she had an E.T. The Extra -Terrestrial Cake from the local bakery. The cake had E.T.'s face on it and it was big., E.T.s big blue jelly eyes grossed everyone out so we are around them.
E.T. on a cake is not recommended.
Back on topic, Your wife has talent! Lovely pictures.