Thursday, November 29, 2012

My First Baking Fiasco...

So I had an order from my brother Colin's girlfriend Kali for cupcakes for a bridal shower that would have about 45 people in attendence. The shower was on a Monday but I didn't have time to do them until Sunday evening. We didn't get done with dinner until around 8:30 and I was super stressed about getting all of these cupcakes done before it was too late. So Colin, Kali and my mom helped. Kali made all of the frosting, Colin lined the cupcake tins and made the white chocolate A's and my mom was just very helpful to me. I had to quadrupal my regular cupcake recipe. So after we got the batter done and in the oven Colin took Kali home and my mom and I got organized. I opened the oven at 11:06 (yes I still remember the exact time) and looked at the cupcakes... they had all spread out before they decided to sink in... needless to say I was in a panic. My mom and I tried to salvage them but it wasn't working. There was definitely something off with my messurements. So my mom and I were brainstorming and she said you can call Rosauers and order 4 dozen unfrosted cupcakes. I called Rosauers and asked what time the people in the bakery got in adn they said... 3am :/ So I set my alarm for 3am and woke up and called them. They said they could do it but only in white chocolate, red velvet, and carrot cake. I said yes to the first two and no to the last. But there was still one problem... I had to work in the morning. My angel of a mother said that she would frost them and add the decorations for me! I felt kind of bad but was so relieved. In the end Colin and my dad ended up helping my mom... and here is the result! I am soooooo grateful to my family for helping me out in a time of need!
 
 


Christmas Wrapping

As I wrap more presents I will add more pictures. But here are some examples of the kind of wrapping I do... just incase anyone wanted some help from Kate's Party Pantry this season! :D I do all of the ribbons by hand.
 
 
 
Here are a few presents from last year!
 


 

 
 


Random

Colin has these lenses that he can put on his iPhone and they make really cool effects. He has a fisheye lense, one that I don't remember, and then one that is really really detailed. That is the lense that he used when he took this picture of my eye! I just think it's so cool!!
 
 


Sports Creel

A few days ago my whole family went to Sports Creel to get new things that were needed. So I ended up getting new boots because my toes are always cold in my boots so I got really warm ones that you can have electric heaters in if needed! I'm super excited! But we love the people there! They are so genuine and caring and basically like family! But every year when we go to the store I always see these two signs and laugh but I never take a picture... well now I did!
 
 
 I just love this one! haha
I found this appropriate since, whenever I'm talking to someone about how bad the break in my wrist is, I always say "Go big or go home. Right?"


Monti

While my grandparents were in Massachusetts we were taking care of their adorable puppy Monti (Montgomery)! So I asked if I could have him overnight at my house and my mom said yes! It was so fun and he is the best cuddle puppy!! once your in bed and all settled he just comes and snuggles right up to you and curls into a little soft ball and falls asleep! So the next morning I was taking him home on our way to church and I had him in my lap :D
 
 He curled up into a ball again and fell asleep for a few minutes!



It's Beginning to Feel a lot like Christmas

Besides starting to listen to christmas music and starting to decorate my house there are so many ways that I love to do to get into the Holiday spirit. One of the ways is looking at Christmas lights! Something that I had never done before was go to CDA and go on their big boat and look at all of the christmas lights and then go and visit Santa! Since Colin is an employee there, he got 2 free tickets! It was quit cold when were on the top deck, but it was so much fun and I look forward to doing it again in the years to come!
 
 
 Outside with some of the lights behind us
 This is the tallest animated tree in the world I think
 This isn't a very good picture but that is Santa and one of his elves

 Inside on our way back
:D


Monday, November 26, 2012

I'm starting school again in January!! Woo Hoo!! I'm so excited... but so not excited at the same time! Hahaha isn't that the story of my life! But I'm all registered and everything! I'm taking Intro to Business and Intro to Philosophy! It's going to be difficult but good :)