Steelers Football Cake

I think its really cool that a 4 year old loves a football team so much that he wanted his birthday cake to reflect that. This week I think the birthday boy Owen gave me some good luck. I won the football pool at my work for the first time. I was tied for second place a few weeks back but who knew someone who barely knows football would have such success? I thoroughly enjoy Anthony and I's lazy Sundays which consist of church, eating, football and naps. Sadly but thankfully, I will be missing my football date with Anthony and the tv this Sunday but instead I will be selling Pampered Chef and hopefully making some extra money.

Ladybug Cupcakes

Meet my ladybug cupcakes. They turned out exactly like I had envisioned. One of my best friend's has an adorable little girl named Haiden. They celebrated her first birthday this past weekend. Sadly I missed it because I was sick and in bed all day but I hear she enjoyed the icing and edible ladybugs.

Mario & Luigi : Birthday Cake

Who didn't play Mario Brothers growing up??? Just thinking about it makes me want to buy the old Nintendo where you have to blow in the games if they froze. I love that with each cake we do, Anthony and I learn something new. We either learn a new trick, or try a new product (this cake was the first time using wire to stabilize the characters) or we learn something new about each other. I know I have said it before but I am so grateful that we can spend time together while making money that helps us achieve our goals. I couldn't do these cakes without him. Thank you Anthony (if you ever read this.)

Monster Truck : Birthday Cake

Meet Grave Digger. I did this cake last month but because I have been so busy I am just now catching up on blogs. This cake was really awesome for me, it was one of my first cakes where a previous customer recommended me to someone else. It lets me know that people are happy with my work and I am very grateful that they recommend me to their friends and family. I hope you enjoy :)

HELLO Football Season and Happy Birthday Garry

Here is one of my most favorite cakes we have done so far. The same day this cake was due I attended my first professional football game with the birthday boy and a lot of other great people. He was so surprised when I brought the cake out of the bus and everyone started singing. He actually didn't want to cut it and mess it up :) My good friend Christina took these photos for me and provided the cocoa krispie football on top.

Also, I just want to say for the first time in my life I am actually excited for football. I would dread going to Anthony's house and being trapped watching football all day. I didn't know what anything was other than a touchdown. I am proud to say I enjoy lazy, exciting football Sundays with Anthony, it makes it even more fun that I tend to cheer for the opposite team he wants to win :)

Recent Cakes: Birthdays & Occasions

I have not been able to upload photos lately because of the craziness of cakes, summer gatherings, getting a tooth pulled and just having fun and enjoying this warm weather while it lasts. Sorry not to post too much information or stories but I must send out wedding contracts, do some stuff for youth group and get some sleep before its back to the day job in the morning. I am so excited for the cakes I have done and all of those ahead. Check back for cupcakes, a Redskins' themed cake and many more! Happy Birthday to Reagan and Makayla and CONGRATS to my good friend Cassie for graduating and becoming a loving, caring nurse. She is truly awesome. She is that girl I can miss a year of her life and we pick up the exact moment we left off. I just love her and know she will do great.

As always, photos courtesy of Christina Dodson.

Wedding Cake

This past weekend I did a wedding cake for Southern Bride magazine. I have had the chance to work with the high school youth at my church and one special lady thought of me while interning at her aunt's magazine. If I were not for her I don't know if this amazing opportunity would have ever come my way. Anthony and I spent many hours on this cake and I am very happy with the way it turned out. Again, these photos are brought to you by Christina Dodson, who I am forcing to become a professional photographer.