We have finally had really nice weather, and we have stayed cooped up at home. My sister, Sarah, got married on March 13. That brought family to town and lots of family get togethers. Joy of joys, we got a 5 day stomach flu bug just a few days before the wedding. On top of that, I was doing her wedding cake. Doing cakes is something that I have always enjoyed, but is definitely not easy with kids. If I ever do this on a regular basis (and that is a big if), I will be waiting until my kids are in school full time. At one point during Sarah's cake, Meg said to me, "When Sarah asked you to do her cake did she realize that you have kids that need taking care of?" That says a lot. I pretty much planted the kids in front of the TV for a few days and the house went to pot.
This is Sarah's cake. I claim no creative genius for either of these cakes. Both brides gave me pictures of cakes and I just recreated.
Now, Sarah's was the first wedding cake that I had done in 2 years. Out of coincidence, a close friend of mine from our first ward in Orem had her daughter's wedding the week after my sisters. Sheesh! I really should have turned her down, but I didn't. So as soon as Sarah's wedding was over the planning began for the next wedding cake. I took a day to regroup and cleaned the whole house. Then went back to work ignoring my children and allowing my house to become unlivable. I delivered this cake on Friday and felt this immediate feeling of relief at being completely done with these projects. Good riddance to the wedding cakes. Up next, getting reacquainted with my kids and returning my house to order.
11 comments:
You are amazing. Brian thinks you and he make a good team--you're fabulous at making them, and he's fabulous at eating them. Hahaha. I agree that it's often difficult to balance mommy responsibilities with other responsibilities.
For that amount of work, I hope you charged them a fair amount of money. You are super talented--and Meg is super smart and funny.
Oh my gosh, Heather!! These are amazing! You should do this as a side thing when the kids are older. You're really talented!
I think both cakes look excellent! Good job!
Heather~So awesome! You should do that for big bucks, ya know, some day, when there are not ones that need taking care of. See you Saturday!
Good job! I have a hard time putting time and effort into birthday cakes, let alone wedding ones! It was fun to see you at the shower the other weekend. Hope life is well with you guys.
Your cake-making skills are boss. I would like a cake that is a full bust of Derek Jeter--I need it in time for opening day on Sunday. Money is no object.
Wow-- those cakes look amazing!! I can't believe you can do that--it is quite the talent. I can't even make a regular cake look good. I'm glad you are done with it and don't feel too guilty. The kids survived and we all have to do that sometime or another. Hopefully your April will be nice and relaxing and illness-free :)
Heather,
Thank you sooooo much for Sarah's cake. I appreciate you and your talent so much. Your other cake was fabulous too but I think I like Sarah's better. Maybe it's the birds.... :)Love you!
No words. (other than A-Freakin'-mazing!
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Wow! Heather, those cakes are beautiful! They make my cake look like a two-year-old threw it together....wow. You are goooood!
Meg is funny. She'll never remember it. Don't feel bad. Its fun to have a creative outlet and to explore your talents. Even Mommies need to do this sometimes.
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