Kids grow so fast..

Someone posted these pictures on Facebook, and I started crying. I cried because Shawn is a lot like his dad, and that's a good thing. He works in a similar type of job, managing and leading people, they are both talented musicians and they both play the same instrument, the guitar. Shawn is like me in some ways too, he has a short circuit, he thinks he is always right, and a bit stubborn.

I found a poem that I love, it goes with the pictures and explains what went through my mind when I saw the pictures for the first time:

Daddy's Footsteps ~Author Unknown~

“Walk a little slower, Daddy”,Said a little child so small.

“I’m following in your footsteps,And I don’t want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast,Sometimes they’re hard to see;

So walk a little slower, Daddy,For you are leading me.

Someday when I’m all grown up,You’re what I want to be;

Then I will have a little child Who’ll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right,And know that I was true;

So, walk a little slower, Daddy,For I must follow you.”

This week happenings.

Brett had a day time performance with his band "Half the World" , it was AWESOME! The weather was HOT, and Kallie complained she wanted to go home the whole time we were there. It was held at Franklin Building Supply, here in Boise.
Last Thursday we had our Navigator fixed, the alternator went out, then this week something else went wrong and is back in the shop for more expensive repairs. Such is life! I'm just glad our trials lately are material things, I can deal with that. Material things can be fixed and replaced. One scary thing, my cute nephew Kalob had a heart issue, and he had to be taken to the emergency room. That really scared me bad! I'm glad he is okay.
One other thing that happened this week, was my nephew Jay went through the Temple and I had the privilege to be there, it was a very nice experience.
Did I mentioned my air conditioner went out too? yeah, another expense. Thank goodness is fixed now.
Yesterday was Peruvian Independence Day and I taught Erica how to make a Peruvian dish called "Lomo saltado". It turned out very good!
That's about it for today, I'm off to bed now.

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Cakes, cakes and more cakes!

About 20 years ago I took Wilton cake decorating classes and learned how to decorate cakes. After I became Wilton certified, I took a position as a cake decorator for "Pastry perfection" a local bakery shop here in Boise. I worked there for about 3-5 month. While working at Pastry perfection, I put everything I learned to practice. I eventually quit my job to saty home again and be a full time mom. During the 20 years I decorated cakes for family members, weddings, birthdays, etc. It wasn't till recently, about year ago, while watching Cake Boss on tv, that I decided I could make any cake I saw being made on tv. I started taking online classes on cake decorating, watching youtube videos, and researching recipes. The first thing was naming my home business. My baby girl Kallie was lovingly given a nickname by her older brother Shawn, her nickname was "Kalliecakes" and that name seem to fit, in didn't just sound good, but it had meanin behind. I started by placing an add on Craigslist, and started a blog called "Kalliecakes", I also ordered some business cards and the business took off. I have been busy making and decorating cakes ever since.

One of the things I have done is tought my mom and sister my techniques on cake decorating. They have developed their own techniques and now are starting their own adventures. My business is growing, and, I have orders coming in a weekly basis. People are becoming familiar with our business and they become faithful customers. I thank my Father in Heaven for my talents.

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