Cake

Being I love food and being creative with food, I enrolled in a Wilton Method cake decorating class. I'm such a dork, but I've always wanted to learn how. I'm loving all aspects of the class. I love the teaching method, the people, and how it lets me be creative and thoughtful. I'm also happy that I will be able to make cakes for the people I love and be able to make them a little more special than Walmart.

Below is my first attempt at stars. We had various design options to choose from. I opted to use one of my cookie-cutters so I wouldn't need to mix so many different colors of frosting ;o)

I'm having fun thinking of what I want to do next week. There are so many options!!

The only complatint I have about making a cake every week is who i going to eat them all?!

Rice Krispie Kisses

Today we made Rice Krispie Kisses. The trick here is to line the funnel with wax paper so you can wrap the "kiss" in wax paper inside the foil (so it doesn't stick to the foil). Also, spray a spatula with cooking spray before you pack the mix in the funnel.

Fashion Show Project Runway Style

I have a confession to make. I love Project Runway. I DVR all the episodes and Kayleigh and I watch them when Zoe is napping.

Today, Kayleigh came to me with the blue curtains exclaiming that she bought this wondfer fabric and was so excited to get started designing. I couldn't help but smile and play along. My role was audience, judge, and reporter. Kayleigh was the designer and Zoe the model.

While Zoe was working on her model figure eating a toaster strudel (Yes mom, sometimes i give them bad food.) Kayleigh was busy decorating the curtains for the big show. I (as in the judge and mom) was impressed that she used flower clips as decorations and tied back the curtains with ribbon all by herself.

Let's start the show:

Here Zoe in look #1. Evening wear fit for a Beauty. As you can see the designer is close by to direct poses and show her where to walk.

Last but not least look #2 was another evening gown. The judge admired the care the designer used to sew on the sequins. This design received the biggest applause from the audience.

Here is a picture of the designer and model after the show. Both happy they won first place which was a pasta or meatloaf lunch- their choice!
This was actually very fun for me. In between costume changes I sat in the hallway browsing through a magazine. I like activities where everyone wins! :)

Sick Day

I knew Kayleigh would wake up sick this morning, so I was prepared for special treats, movies and crafts.

The girls take after their Mom with their love of chocolate and nutella. Zoe was overJOYed to have a spoonfull after her Milk Chocolate Instant Breakfast :)

The girls watched Kung Fu Panda at least twice today and ate popcorn both of wich happened in our bedroom. Definitely a special treat!

For the craft of the day we dipped marbles in paint and rolled them around in cake pans.

As you can see Kayleigh is not feeling too hot...

goofy girl

I love this goofy girl.

Goga

Yesterday we were bored to tears so I found an OnDemand Channel for Kids Yoga, or Goga as Zoe calls it. Speaking of Zoe, she was really pretty good at listening to the instructor. And I'm impressed with their website: www.activitytv.com

Happy Saturday!

our little world

Ahhh. All seemed right in our little world yesterday. We cleaned, crafted, snuggled, the girls took naps, I read a few chapters in my book, I did a few miles on the elliptical, the neighbor kids came over to play and have snacks, I made homemade lemon bars and pizza, my mom came over and took the kids home for a sleepover, and Dave and I watched old episodes of The Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Show.

I really enjoy this life. I am lucky to be able to watch my girls grow together. And this is an excellent enviornment for me to grow in too. :o)