Happy Memories

Jeff get's tired of Disneyland after a while.  Not me!  I love it!

It's probably because he has a weak stomach when it comes to roller coasters.
 I could ride on them all day and never get sick.

California Screamin is my favorite!  I love the anticipation when the rides is about to blast you off!  Good times!

Zoot and Junie

Grandpa Carl and Grandma Junie turned 90 this year!

Shari threw a fabulous party in their honor.

Of course I couldn't wait to do the cake!

Shari decorated in checks and I made the cake to match.

My Monsters

I think as a mother, I am constantly striving for my children to love and respect each other.  I wish they would never fight, and belittle each other.  Sometimes I feel like it's a losing battle.

Last week, these two monkey's declared that it was twin day at school and they wanted to be twins!  I was thrilled that they chose each other instead of another friend.  But what the heck was I to dress them in?  I took them to Walmart and told them to look around and see what they could agree on.

Who doesn't love cookie monster?   They marched off to the bus hand in hand as I waved goodbye from the front door.  I smiled for the rest of the day.

I love these two monsters!!

Jeff's 40th Birthday Cake

I never did post a picture of Jeff's Birthday cake.  It was a 70's themed party (the year he was born).  The cake was... well... GROOVY!!  (And delicious!)

My "not so little anymore" athlete.

This past December Allison and Jeff competed in a triathlon.    I sat this one out this time, but honestly I had just as much fun watching Allison compete.  She is ultra competitive (don't know where that comes from).

 Here she is hanging by the pool with the boys (which she beat by the way).

 She is all fired up coming out of the pool.

 She transitioned well and took off on my bike.  It's a little big for her, but she did pretty good on it.

 Here she comes into the final transition.

She place 3rd overall and 1st in the girls division.  She is still so mad those 2 boys beat her!

I am one proud mama!

Brief Pause

Yes,
I am still here.
My head is spinning a little.
But I am getting the hang of this working, going to school thing.

Give me a little time and I might just figure out how to add blogging back into the picture.

In the meantime, I am going to "the happiest place on earth" very soon.
I can't wait.  I love Disneyland and always will.

See you when I get back!

Working

Well, I officially start working tomorrow (officially meaning some steady, set hours).   Job description:  keep the cupcake counter stocked with pretty and delicious cupcakes, and make decorations for specialty cakes.  Can I do this, be a wife, mother, go to school, train for the next race, and be a great cub scout den leader?  I sure hope so!  Here's to a new year!!!!

PS - If you live in the Gilbert area, drop on by and check us out!  Designer Cakes is located across the street from the San Tan Mall right by Carrabba's restaurant.  You won't be disappointed!