Now that I've Quit my Day Job......

I always remember growing up wanting to start a Mexican restaurant with my dad and brother.  I don't know what I was thinking - a white girl who can make tacos and a mild chili, but the desire to start my own business has always been there.  Of course it's always a scary thing usually with too much money and time to be invested.  When I decided to stay home with the girls I knew I needed to explore some new hobbies.  My "to do" list for this year was to take some classes, so I signed up for cake decorating and sewing.  Our daycare lady told me many times that I should open a bakery, but I thought she was crazy!  I have enjoyed baking lately - especially with my new KitchenAid mixer!  So I thought it'd be fun to pursue the cake decorating and eventually start my own business.  This is the perfect time, because I know I couldn't do it while working full-time and taking care of kids.  And I can do it during naptime for the girls!  I think we get stuck in our day-to-day routine and forget our passions and never get to persue them, so I feel so blessed to be able to do this.

I haven't decided what my "niche" will be.  I enjoy the baking and exploring different and odd flavors and fillings, but the decorating is fun too!  Currently I'm taking the fondant class, which is really popular.  I guess we'll just have to see where this road takes me.......

Here's a few cakes I've done the last month:

Amanda's Baby Sprinkle Cake 

 Cake for class

 Brooklynn's Cinderella cake

 Cake for class

 Cupcakes for the big birthday party

I know I have a lot of work and practice to put in, but luckily with so many little ones around with birthdays, I'm getting lots of practice!  I will just make a cake for any and every occasion........  Sonny's birthday......Good Friday.....whatever!