Minnie Mouse Cake

This cake is actually three layers.  The bottom portion is two layers with cardboard separating the two.  I made homemade pound cake using three different extracts--sooooo yummy!--vanilla, butter and almond.  The top layer has a cooked chocolate filling, and the bottom two layers are filled with a browned-butter cream cheese frosting with my homemade toffee crumbs.  All cakes are coated with white chocolate swiss buttercream.  This cake was for an adoption celebration.

Del Mar Fair Dummy Cake

The MAD Bakers (Monica Paniagua, Aimee (me) and Deanna Carey) put this dummy cake together to be entered in the Del Mar Fair in June 2012.  We were learning how to make gum paste flowers.  The design and the different shades of fondant covering the styrofoam were all unplanned.  We did pray before we started, so I really think God was the Master Baker here and put this cake together for us.  We'll see what color ribbon (if any) we get at the fair.  It was fun getting together with my sister bakers to do this.  It may just turn into an annual tradition now.

 Blue Ribbon!  Surprised us all!

Kallie's HS Graduation Goodies

My baby girl graduated from Calvary Christian Academy May 25, 2012.  We celebrated in a BIG SUGARY WAY! Way to go, Kallie Jo!  I'm sooooooooo proud of you!  Go with God, baby.  I love you forever.

Kathy Oliveira's Birthday Cake

Kathy Oliveira is my Mary Kay Director.  She is going to become a National Sales Director--the highest position anyone can attain in Mary Kay Cosmetics.  Her area will be called The Olive Area (relating to her last name).  I was blessed to make this cake for her that somewhat matched the logo for her Olive Area.

Kathy has inspired me in my MK business over the past year.  She is THE MOST positive person I know.  I've learned SO MUCH from her, and I will continue to be mentored by Kathy as I press forward in my own MK business.  I love the work I do in owning my own business.  It is very rewarding to help women (and men) look and feel good about themselves.

Purple Apple Blossoms

My two running friends, Debbie Castillo, and Mary Raso, turned 50 and 60 the same month, so we had a fabulous birthday  bash for them complete with a cake covered in chocolate ganache and purple apple blossoms.  My husband added the butterfly (he notices details).  My other running friend, Sandy Ellis, helped with the fondant flowers.  A great time was had by all!

Cakes for My Mary Kay Sisters

I made these cakes for two very special people--Laurie Scott and Teri Cowling.  I love to celebrate their successes in Mary Kay and to celebrate life with them.  Love you, girls!

Teacher Appreciation Cake for CCA

Calvary Christian Academy is near and dear to my heart for so many good reasons.  First, both of my children attend/ed there.  In three days, my daughter Kallie Jo will graduate from CCA.  My hubby is the headmaster of the school.  I've been involved with Moms in Touch/Moms in Prayer for 14 years at CCA.  Both of my kids began CCA in preschool.  My aunt and uncle, Don and Jan Schock, started the school in the late 1980's.  I'm grateful to Jesus for allowing my children to attend such an excellent school.  The teachers are caring, loving, and faithful to God.  It was my privilege to make a fun cake for the staff during Teacher Appreciation Week.