The Cake

This is the cake I spent so much time on. It was a tall 3-layer cake. Chocolate on the top and bottom and yellow in the middle. Filled with yummy bavarian creme and covered with a rich chocolate fudge fondant. HUGE!! The thinnest slice was more than you could eat but it was yummy! Task accomplished. And my little cowboy was just so grateful!

There were enough candles that Mike and Jade both had to simultaneously light candles so they could get them all lit before the cake was covered in wax!!

Can't you just see it in his eyes... How the heck can I blow out all those candles?

Look at those cheeks. He had 23 candles to blow out in one breath with the "happy birthday" candles and his ten candles. He did a mighty fine job, but I think he had to take an extra gasp of air :-)

Bradey's Birthday Party!!!

So... sitting here tonight I just am in total amazement that Bradey is going to be 10 years old tomorrow. So CRAZY!!! Anyway, we decided to have a party for Bradey this past Wednesday because Mike had to work all weekend and wouldn't be here for his birthday. We also knew that my mom and dad had a great surprise for Bradey and he wouldn't be spending his time at home on his birthday anyway.

So, the party was slated for 5 pm (so Mike could get to bed since he leaves at around 2 am). Everyone started showing up a little before 5. Bradey was so dang excited. I had spent a whole day making him a fun cake and then we were serving barbecues for dinner.

But of course the exciting part is when everyone joins together in the living room and watches Bradey open his gifts. For those of you who don't know Bradey, he is quite the little comedian. He opened every card and read outloud every word both printed on the card and hand written inside. He had everyone laughing. So funny!

He made a haul! I think he made something like $35. That's alot for a ten year old, isn't it? He got lots of great gifts too. And finally mom and dad were able to share their surprise they've been keeping for so long... He's going to a JAZZ game for his birthday!!! He was so dang excited. And he's taking his $35 plus some more in his bank for an "autograph of D. Williams". That's his favorite player. He can't wait to take pictures with his digital camera that he got for Christmas. It'll be a fun post when he gets home!

We ARE Alive!!

So, we finally have internet again! Ah, the suffering we go through to live in the middle of nowhere!!! It took forever but we finally found someone that could give us service way out here. Hey Katie!! Now you can be happy cuz my blog will finally be updated! :-) Love ya!

Well, I'll catch you up on some stuff going on in our lives.

Mike has been working in Wyoming since the third week in November. He stays in Farson at a nice little home when he's there. He works the weekend shift so he's home all week and gone Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Not bad. Can't complain. We're just extremely happy that he has a job.
We moved the first of February to a much-bigger home on 40 acres out in Weston by the river. We love it and so do all the animals!! Minus the yucky snow and mud :-(. Can't wait until it dries up.
I'm still babysitting. Losing alot of kids due to the economy and everyone getting laid off but that's fine too. I enjoy being home and with my husband and kids. Just go with the flow and quit worrying about life. That's my new motto. Otherwise I'd be taking some MASSIVE medication!! There are some things in life we can't control so why try, right?!
Bradey will turn 10 this Saturday. I can't believe it. I'm getting old. I turned the big 3-0- a couple weeks ago! That's an eye-opener!
Well, it was great to check out everyone's well-updated blogs. I hope to be able to keep mine that way now too!

Until next time...