After about 7 hours off and on of mixing, measuring, baking, more mixing, kneading, chilling, tinting, rolling, shaping, and decorating....the cake....is finished! I'm actually quite happy with how it turned out even if it is a tad different than originally planned. After realizing that black fondant is IMPOSSIBLE to make, I altered some of the decorating. We've still got 3 layers, the bottom is … [Read more...]
One of the first questions that came to mind after I got my positive pregnancy test was, Can I still breastfeed? What about after the baby is born, can I breastfeed them both? … [Read more...]
Today I thought I would share my two favorite cake icing recipes since I will be doing a lot of baking this weekend. Most people tend to shy away from fondant because they think its gross or too difficult to make. I swear....you'll like this recipe! This fondant has a very sweet, and rich taste and if you end up not liking it, just peel it off and enjoy the yummy buttercream icing underneath. Marshmallow … [Read more...]
My daughter will be celebrating her 1st birthday on Tuesday...and of course we had to choose a theme. We decided to go with ladybugs, pretty typical but cute as ever. As part of our family tradition I always make the birthday cakes. Cake decorating is another hobby of mine and while I'm not great at I do try. Here's my unprofessional rendering of what her cake "should" look like. It will be covered … [Read more...]
I know we've only lived near each other for a year or so, but what goes on in my personal life is of no concern to you. I'm glad you enjoyed your garage sale and made lots of money, but I don't prefer to have perfect strangers rifling through my garage. If us not participating in your community event bothers, we'll gladly let someone else have our house. Speaking of which, yes, that was a House For … [Read more...]
It seems as though it was just this time last year, I was moaning and complaining, begging for my daughter to get her foot out of my rib and come meet me. I blinked. Now she's running all over my house as of one month ago, has a full set of teeth, and weighs twice her birth weight. She smiles, she laughs, even gives me kisses. As much trouble as babies can be, I still wish I had a pause button for … [Read more...]
Lately I've been having quite vivid pregnancy dreams. I was actually having them about a week before I knew I was even pregnant. The subject of all these dreams.....twins. Yikes. Now I have no family history of twins, or even the slightest inkling, aside from the dreams, that I would even have them. But the shear thought of it makes my heart race. I know there's a lot of parents out there that dream … [Read more...]
Now I must admit, I don't have a lot of time for hobbies, but this one has always been so interesting to me. With my baby girl's first birthday approaching I wanted to give her a gift that was special, something she could look back on when she has her own babies. So last week I embarked on a project, a quilt celebrating her first year of life incorporating her first birthday party theme, ladybugs. Here's … [Read more...]
Every few days I stop by a blog that brings tears to my eyes just looking at it, I don't even have to read the words. It's from a woman I've never seen, never spoken to, or even commented on her blog. Why? Because it might bring back my own pain. You see it's the story about this family's conception and loss of their daughter, Audrey Caroline. A beautiful name I must add. I would love if every mother … [Read more...]
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