First Fondant Cake

Today Liv and I made Ethan's birthday cake.  He wanted a Star Wars cake with Boba Fett, but of course I couldn't find one anywhere.  I've always wanted to try making a cake with Fondant frosting, so I decided to give it a try.  Making homemade fondant is really easy and decorating was rather fun.  I think I just might do it again.  It's definetly not perfect and this cake was very simple compared to many, but not too bad for a first time.  I have a Boba Fett character that will go on the top that I think will make this just perfect for E's birthday tomorrow.

Liv was such a good little helper.  She had her own roll of fondant and make her own shapes.  I love how she sticks out her tongue when she concentrates :)

More of Ethan's birthday celebrations coming this weekend!

Las Vegas Sign

I have wanted to get our pictures taken infront of the Las Vegas sign for a while, but we never manage to make it over there (and my husband refuses to stand in line waiting to get his picture taken).  For some reason tonight everyone agreed to try it, but it didn't really go as planned (everyone was cranky, Elvis was pushy, and Cole kept tring to run across Las Vegas Blvd.).  So, these pictures are the best we could get.  Please ignore the fact that my children look like homeless children with messy hair and clothes.  This is what we usually look like the end of the day :)

ps.  I packed 5 boxes today.  I know, not much, but it was all my scrapbooks and pictures and I had to stop and look at each one and reminisce a bit.    I think I am going to pack all my cookbooks and recipes tomorrow, that way I don't have to cook for the next 6 weeks :)

50 Days

That is how many days until we pack our little family in the van and drive for 1837 miles to our new home.  Aren't you jealous!  

I should be doing this....

But, instead we are doing this...

The weather has been so nice, and really I'm just procrastinating packing.  I've only done it about nine times in the past ten years.  You would think I would be a pro packer by now.  I've gathered boxes and they are sitting in my garage.  Shawn made me promise to start packing this week.  Wish me luck!

Ethan 7 Year-Old Picture

Here is Ethan, my oldest who is about to turn 7 years old.  I can't believe how old he is getting!!

Free Icecream

Those that know me understand how much I love ice cream, so when a free ice cream day comes around I definetly don't miss it.  Today was free ice cream day at Golden Spoon.  So after spending the day in the hot sun doing this....

We headed here....

Me and Liv

Liv and I get to spend a lot of time together while the boys are at school.  She is my best helper.  

Soccer Season

Soccer season is upon us.  It consumes all our time, 2-3 nights a week at practice and games all day Saturday.  Coles team is the Sharks!!

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Liv watching with Daddy.  Can you tell she just woke up?

Here I am showing off my mad skills to Ethan.  I am pretty sure that this is right before I fell on my face.

Ethan must have been embarassed because he didn't want to play with me anymore so it was Dad's turn.

Ethan is number 8, which is cool because Shawn and I were both number 8 during our soccers years.  I guess the number 8 has a special meaning for us.  Ethan's team name is the Yellow Dragoons.

Liv and Cole enjoying some Cheetos during Ethan's practice.

I love this picture of the beautiful spring blossoms.  I was sure they didn't exist in Las Vegas, but I found some!!