Let Us Eat Cake!

So, I thought I'd share some of my cakes I make. This weekend I had a birthday cake and a cupcake cake. I had fun with both of them. The first cake was for a 12 year old girl who is into the American Peace sign. The second cake was a Strawberry Cupcake Cake for a 4 year old girl. Her theme for the party was Strawberry Shortcake. I'll be posting more cakes as I make them. Hope you enjoy!!!

My Cheerleader

My daughter has had her second Upward cheer game. She absolutely loves it!! She is so excited going to practice and even when we have to get up early Saturday mornings to be at her game at 7:45. She is always the first one up and ready to go. I just wanted to share some pictures of how much fun she is having.

#1 Mom

Ok, so this year one of my resolutions is to teach my kids the importance of RESPECT!! It seems they respect and listen and on their best behaviors for everyone else except for mom and dad. I guess it is just like that, but since I homeschool it is very important for me to teach this to my children. I am not only their mom, cook, chauffer, maid, etc, but also their Teacher. It is sometimes difficult for them to distinguish between the two. So, this year we are working on that.

I'm usually a softy when it comes to discipline. I will punish, but not always follow through. I know and have always known that it is very important to follow through or the children won't take me serious and therefore get the respect I deserve. So, we were in the grocery store only picking up a couple of items and my daughter really felt like she could carry more than just a 5lb. bag of flour. Well, I thought this was plenty. I explained to her if she dropped it the seams could bust and flour would be everywhere. My son had a couple of items and she wanted to be just like him so she starts her pouting. As we are walking up to the cashier to get in line Ashlyn is really starting to cry and being the dramatic kid that she is, I tried to calm her down before she exploded. While doing this she drops the flour and what do you know....there is a seam that busted and flour started to come out. So, I calmly picked up the flour, walked out of line and headed back down the aisles to put everything up we had in our hands. I told them to not speak to each other or myself until I calmed down and made them sit completely away from each other in the car. I had to go by the bank and let me tell you it was the quietest ride ever. They had no idea what was going on and they knew how upset I was. Once we got home, I told each of them to go to their own rooms and not come out until I told them they could. It was about 30 minutes and Ashlyn tried to come out, but Braydon stayed in his room until we had to leave again. When I told him to come out, he handed me a paper. I wasn't sure what it was and he was looking down so I thought it might be some type of apology. As I grabbed the paper and flipped it over I noticed how colorful it was and then read the only thing he had written.... #1 MOM..

I just wanted to share this with you. Braydon is a very sweet boy and is so smart and he knew how upset I was. It made me tear up for a moment as I was hugging him. These are the times I absolutely love. It's been a few years since he has told me I am The Best Mom Ever....

Happy New Year

Recap of Christmas morning: my kids said it was the best ever!!! Santa was totally a hit this year. Yeah, for Santa!! Anyway, my son is getting older and although he thought he was old enough for a cell phone(yea, right!), that is not what Santa brought for him. He didn't ask for too much this year so it was really hard. I guess the main thing was the Wii and, of course, all the games Santa brought with it. Not to mention, the games Nana got for him and Guitar Hero III his uncle gave him. That really made his Christmas.

Ashlyn, on the other hand, was so easy which I guess girls are just that way. She was also very happy with the Wii and games, but most of all was her American Girl Kit. She absolutely loves her. When she didn't see Kit under the tree she automatically assummed Santa forgot to bring her, but Santa left her as a wrapped gift so it took her a little while to find her. She takes Kit with her everywhere now. Her Nana also got her Kit's bed which she was wanting and her aunt bought her the Cupcake Maker. She said she would just be happy with those items and believe me she was.

Ok, a little late, but we've been busy the past two weeks and been enjoying our break. We took the Christmas tree down yesterday and all the inside decorations, so it's time for 2009. My husband is still in Christmas mode. He hasn't taken the decorations down on the outside yet. It probably won't happen for a couple more days because the weather is so nasty now. Anyway, we're back to school and trying to get off to a good start this year. I hope everyone else's holiday was as peaceful and rested as ours!!