Sunday, October 25, 2009

My poor cake




I was leaving my cake decorating class with a cake I was really proud of having just completed when this man bumped into me causing me to drop the cake, fortunately the cake itself didn't land on the floor. I said "Oh my goodness!" and he just looked at me so I said "That was rude!" and he still didn't say a thing looking at me as if I did it all on my own - finally I said "You could at least say you are sorry." Still no response...ugh! I wanted to hit him but more than that I wanted to cry because I was so pleased with how my cake has just turned out and was anxious to let Joe see that I could actually do a good job on a cake. But that wasn't the case instead I cam home and did my best to salvage my now tilted cake and flattened cake. Here are a couple pictures of it. One positive thing..........I learned hoe to make roses.




Happy Birthday Jon

















Happy Birthday Jon. thanks for letting me try my hand at decorating your cake. It was fun going to Mexican food and visting with you on your Brithday.
I loved playing with Addison and taking her for a walk. She loves the flowers and picking up rocks and trying to suck on them. It broke my heart when little Addison was crying so hard when I was leaving - she really was tugging at my heart strings. I miss her so much she is just one adorable little girl.
H A P P Y B I R TH D AY

Sunday, October 11, 2009

My first cake

Alright this is not great because we ere really rushed in class going from one technique to another but I gave it an attempt. It's veru ujuvenile but hey it's what they had us make. It's a white cake with raspberry filling w/butter cream frosting. I opted not to do the writing because I felt way to rush.
My next class I'll be learning to make roses - yeah!! I can't wait.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Fall is here....

Gorgeous / breathtaking pictures of last nights sunset





















Some of my Fall decorating






Life as some of you know has been a best unsettling for me. My blood pressure has been really high and my cholesterol is very elevated - time to take control of my life. I was in the Dr. Monday because my blood pressure was 160/106 I felt like the veins in my head were going to burst. I laid down at work for a few hours - Dave gave me a blessing . Nichole took me in and Joe met us at the Dr. office blood pressure was still 130/92. He prescribed anxiety pills.
he said if I can relax, I will still, therefore I it should lower my blood pressure. Now it several day s later - went to BiMart yesterday and it was still 140/94 and I felt totally calm - not sure how else to get it in check except through diet and exercise - yeah!

Our home never sold - not a single person besides the Bogardus' looked at it (but we think they only came for the free dinner) We are struggling to get by and are most likely either going to start selling off our belongings or get a renter in - someone we can trust to take excellent care of our lower portion of our home or both. Finances suck! Just cant' seem to get on top of things at all.

Ok enough of my soap box.
I love and miss all my kids and grandkids so much. It's killing me knowing I am giong to miss another (yes this make 3 years in a row) one of Sofia's birthday. I just wish I had the extra $200 to fly there I would ove that so much.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Proud Father











I love this picture I took of Jaris as he was capturing his son enough his first birthday cake.....all I can say is "priceless"

Happy 1st Birthday Austin



It was absolutely hysterical watching Austin eat his cake and he dove right in. Then there was the 4x4 pickup you can see off to the side that he was putting in the cake and we he did it was playing music which made Austin start to dance.....it's was so funny.







Yep, Austin's birthday is today but celebrated on Saturday so Kimi, Sofia and Dallin were here to enjoy the festivities. Austin had a great time indulging in his cake and playing with all his new toys. Here are a few pictures I think you might all enjoy.





Sunday, August 9, 2009

Happy Birthday Addison









Happy 1st Birthday
It's hard to believe you are 1 yr old today. You have grown so much in just one short year from birth, to walking & talking. You are such a blessing to us. We love you so much and are so very proud of you. You're birthday party was great and Chuck E Cheese and it was definetly the perfect place to celebrate. We are happy to be your Nana & Papa and want you to have a happy life. We love you! xoxoxo










Having fun and taking time off work






Life has been really busy the past couple of weeks with trying to work and have Kimi & her family here but it's been totally worth every second of it. I love having my family here. I enjoying watching the kids talk, laugh and seeing the grandkids laugh and play. Without them here our home is so quiet and lonely. So thank you for being here to brighten my days.

Here are a few pictures of things that have been happening, like going to the zoo, fishing, playing, just having a good time together.










Sunday, July 26, 2009

Joe kicking back and not thrilled that I was wanting to take his picture.

Jaris, Nichole & Austin at the parade


Cute cootie Kim. I am so happy you are finally here.


Dallin ws so proud of his cootie.....good job buddy.






Austin waiting for the Blackberry Jam parade to begin



Joe & Jaris trying to findAdd Image some shade before the parade

Kim & Sofia showing off Kim's cootie








Sofia was the winner of "Cootie" great cootie....way to come back from behind to be the champion.










Sofia when she arrived at our house. Look how much she has grown up. You are one beautiful girl. We are so happy to have you here.







Sofia & Dallin getting acquainted with Austin. They all play really sweet together. I love having my grand kids around. I am really anxious for next week when they will all be together for the first time ever.





Another really cute picture of Sofia, Dallin and Austin.

My visit to Amber's July 7th & 8th

Nana playing with Addison in her pool








Addison loves her swimming pool








She's a bathing beauty









Having a convesation with Nana

Addison looking cute



Eating watermelon......she loved it!








Nana, can I pleae have the keys to your car? I promise I'll bring it back.








I love her expressions