Norah

Want to know what happened 2 days after my last post?

I had a baby. That's right, on 11/11/11! They say that brings good luck. Not sure if I believe in luck, but she sure is a sweet little thing. And luck is very well what she may need, with 3 older brothers competing for her attention, and basically wanting to wrestle with her already!

So, these last few months I've been adjusting to life as a homeschooling mom with 4 kids. It's taken me awhile to feel normal again (and my husband would interject here, saying I'm not quite normal yet). Normal enough. To do laundry, put food on the table, and not live in absolute filth anymore. Just partial filth. But anyway....

Halloween cupcakes (with fondant!)

I know Halloween has long been forgotten by now, as I peruse through the stores and see nothing but Christmas decorations and gift items.

But I still wanted to share my creations from Halloween night, as it was my very first experience with fondant!

I've wanted to work with fondant for a while now, as I've seen beautiful things done with it. I've just heard it tastes gross. But I did hear that there was a fondant out there that didn't taste so bad...

State Fair Cake Pops

A good friend of mine was helping plan a bridal shower this late summer with a MN state fair theme (how fun!!). She asked if I could help her make some cake pops (aka food on a stick!). Of course I said "yes"... can't say no to cake pop making!

Bake Club - Milkshake Cupcakes

When I saw these on Bakerella's website I thought of one word: FUN. We could all use a little more fun in our lives, right? Ok, maybe I should just speak for myself.

Where I've been this summer

I usually try to get a few posts in per month, but these last few months have escaped me!

So where did this summer go??

Well guess what I started the first week of August? Call me crazy: I am now officially a homeschooling mom! It has taken me for a spin. Time for myself? lacking. Baking opportunities? only if it is in the curriculum! Ability to eat yummy baked goods? gone down since being diagnosed with gestational diabetes. :(

BUT.... I DID do a lot of baking in July, before homeschooling started, (and before the diagnosis) and here is what I did:

Blueberry Muffins