Cake Decorating Class 1: Cookies

     Tuesday I started a basic cake decorating class at AC Moore in South Portland.  The first class was a lot of lecture and listening in preparation for the next class, when we will actually decorate a cake.  We talked about how to mix and cook a level cake and how to prep it for frosting.  Then we looked at frosting recipes and how to get it to the right consistency for decorating.  My homework for today is to bake a cake, and prepare two consistencies of frosting for the next class.   

     During the last half of the class we learned how to prepare a bag of frosting  and we practiced making a star shape.  For this class though, we had to use canned frosting, so the cookies really did not taste very good.  My finished product (a little boring without color).  I am looking forward to the next class and hopefully incorporating a little color!

Snow Day!

  

     For the first time ever, school was canceled the night before the storm.  Everyone was home to enjoy a snow day today (although technically Jon was still working)!  Because of the storm our doctor's appointment was rescheduled.  So, no new baby photos until next week.  

     Mike was feeling quite motivated today: cleaned out the fridge and went outside to build an igloo.  I ventured outside briefly to take pictures of Sage and Mike.  I love watching Sage try to run full speed in the deep snow! 

      I was not quite that motivated today, but I did manage to get some scrapbooking done.  Other than that it was a pretty lazy day!  

Open For Business

     My Etsy shop is finally up and running.  I think it will take a little while to get people interested and for orders to come through.  On the first day I did have a message about receiving an order by February 10th.  Hopefully I will hear back from them and that order will go through!  I am also looking to make a set of just a few months like 0, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months.  I will probably work on that tomorrow if there is a snow day! 

Here is the link to the shop if you want to check it out:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Shar5309

Also thank you to everyone on facebook who posted the link and helped get the word out!

Happy Birthday Michael (Part II)

Back in October I posted about Michael's birthday present and how we went to see Fountain's of Wayne.  Well, it was also on his birthday that I told him that I was pregnant.  I included a little note with the following presents.  He was very surprised and certainly excited!

Boy or Girl they will certainly be a Bruins fan!

Setting Up Shop

     I finally finished the girl set of onesies today, so I think I am ready to set up an Etsy shop.  I just need to come up with a name, start thinking about what information I should include on the site and figure out pricing.   It is getting a little late tonight, so I will probably work on it a bit tomorrow.

     Below are some pictures of the sets.  I am thinking about selling 0-6 sets, 0-12 and then possibly adding a 0,1,3, 6, 9 and 12 month set.  But, I would have to make the last set, because I didn't like the color combinations when I picked them out separately, so we'll see!  I am also thinking if things don't work out I at least have some sets to give as baby shower gifts!

The girl set - which I LOVE!

 The boy set

 The neutral set

 And what I cute little model Eva makes...

Happy New Year

     

     I know I am a little slow with the new year posting.  I have been neglecting the blog for a while now, and I do have plenty of other updates that I will get to eventually...

     But first, the most exciting news for us this year, is that in July (or earlier, and hopefully not any later) Michael and I will be welcoming our first child into the world.  Baby Oslin is due July 3rd and we couldn't be more excited!  

     We have already been to a couple of appointments, and most recently I heard the heart beat. We also have the first ultrasound pictures to share, which were difficult to get because he/she was very active!  In just a few short weeks we will have another ultrasound and could find out the sex of the baby, but I think we are going to stick with our decision to make it a surprise!  Although, I am sure there are plenty of family and/or friends out there that will try to convince us to change our minds.  We will be excited and happy with a healthy baby boy or girl and July can not come soon enough!  Happy New Year!

Visiting the Bourdon's

Well, it has been WAY too long, almost two whole months without any blogging!  So, let me back up to November.  Sarah, Jon and I flew out to Kansas to visit Ashlea, Nick and to meet little Eva.  We arrived pretty late on Friday night, Ashlea picked us up and we drove the 2 hours from Kansas City to Junction City and went straight to the hotel.  I don't remember much of the drive, because it was dark and I kept falling asleep.  

      We spent most of the time hanging out at the apartment catching up with Ashlea, playing a few games with Nick and taking turns holding Eva.  We did venture out a few times to see the base, tried some Cracker Barrell, and on Sunday we went to the zoo.  

 Auntie & Eva

Eva in the dress that Ashlea wore home from the hospital.

Uncle Jon & Eva

Eva, Sarah & Sharon

Sarah rocking Eva in her room.

The baby monkey at the zoo.

Time for a family picture!

 All smiles!

     It was a very quick trip, but a lot of fun.  We couldn't get enough of cute little Eva, so hopefully she'll be coming to Maine soon!  I love Eva's face in this picture!