Trent's Birthday Cake

So before I start my next adventure with cake (my sister in law lindsey is getting one this coming weekend) I thought I would show off Trent's. We (my sister in law amber and I) sat for hours trying to decide which kind of cake to make. We thought about trucks, Mickey mouse, a big number 2 and much much more. But in the end we decided to make the Rocket from little Einsteins. If you haven't seen it picture a big red (flying saucers) style rocket. The number one problem was how big to make it and my in laws hate red icing because it taste weird. So we went and bought a 12 in round pan for the base and an 8 in round pan for the top and I already had mini muffin pans for the sides. We used one large bottle of no-taste red wilton food paste and a little bit of piping and this is what you get. I'm very proud of it and Trent was so excited when he say it.

Since his birthday we have been busy with Greg's grandmother passing and father's day. But over all of this I'm very excited to have my family around me. On Saturday June 19 my parent came from Idaho just to visit and I love having them around along with my lovely sister in law and her daughter who live with us and my ever listening brother James. I really don't know how somedays I would make it through the day with him. I love all of you.

Trent's Second Birthday

So Trent turned 2 last week and well he had a great old time. We actually just took it easy on his birthday since his daddy still had to work and then the next day Greg's Grandmother passed away. But we still took the kids swimming to keep their mind off it and to make sure Trent had a good Birthday. On Saturday we attempted and it came out pretty darn cool a Little Einstein Rocket Cake. (hopefully We will have pictures to follow) but on Sunday we actually had a family party in which Greg and I made some amazing steak burritos. Then we had cake and opened a ton of gifts. He received a lot of little Einstein's, Thomas the train and toy story gifts. Trenton is so cute and gets so excited and ohhh and ahhs at everything.

Long time no post

So I decided this morning since life is a bit hectic and I don't have anything better to be doing to update my blog. Greg's Grandmother Gailey passed away this last week and after reading through and talking about her history I decided that if I want to make sure my kids and grandkids get it right I better start writing down my own history.

So over the course of the last year or so we have purchased a home and tried to find a calming place in our lives. Trenton just turned two and well he is the smartest kid ever. We are having a bit of trouble with getting him to speak but that is all he is really a smart kid that will probably start talking our ears off soon. Also when we moved we brought Amber (my sister-in-law) and her beautiful daughter Jessica. Who by the way became an official Barbieri in November 2009. We love having them here with us and being part of their lives.

We are doing great on so many levels. We enjoy our ward here in west valley. They welcomed us right away and promptly put me and Amber into Primary which of course is one of my favorite places to be and Greg is part of the Young men's Presidency which challenges him just enough to get him on the move. Greg now is a lifeguard and spends most of his days in a pool. (how would that be) and I still work for Marriott and love every minute of it. That is kinda of a quick over view over the last year. Hopefully now I will be better and posting and will update more often.