TA-DA! I will spare you the gruesome details but 1/2 of my dog yard is now poop-free. I'll do the rest tomorrow morning.

Being the owner of the most poopin'est dogs ever, I understand that accomplishment, Ruth!

I remember "spring cleaning" up in Alaska with a great dane and a basset/beagle mix. Whee!!

i started a project today (organizing some of my files) and am making a good dent in it.

Well, I'm very proud of myself. Today I worked out at the Y, had coffee with a friend (socializing... big sacrifice for Ellis), swept and tidied the front porch, did a load of laundry, and shoveled a path in the backyard (just about had a heart attack). Oh, and I went for a walk with DH!

I am so glad you guys are doing well.

This is a BIG Ta-Da day!!!

I cleaned off all the piles of paper on my desk!!! I finished all of the tasks that everyone had put on my desk during my vacation. It took 6 days but it is done!!!

I also got all the wedding cake layers baked for Friday!!

I finally finished my website as well. That has been bugging me for a week!

www.specialcakesbysara.com

feel free to check it out! I think all the kinks are out! But I am sure I will find more. I am not so computer savvy that I actually understood the program.

I am going to bed VERY SOON!

Have a very good evening and sweet dreams!

i saw a social worker about getting some help for mom... to take some of the stress <twitch twitch> off of me... VERY big ta da for me!!!!! a real step in taking care of myself..

SARA!!! You MADE those!?!?!? Holy moly, they're beautiful! Are they edible? I'll take one of each, please. Wow... you are amazing, girl!!

Oh! And Jiffypop... good for you! Ummm, am I being forward in asking what kind of help? Because I could really use some help for MY Mom!! <twitch twitch>

Sara-you are talented girlfriend! Ellis-you confused me changing your picture thingy! You know I get confused easily!

I did it just to confuse you, Flower. I'll change it again tomorrow... see how quickly you pick up on it.

Jiffypop- good for you! You have to take care of yourself in order to take care of your mother. Mother's are more precious than any diamond or rare gem. I would not take anything for my mother. She is the closest person to my life. We talk for an hour every evening.

Thanks for the feedback guys. One day I will quit my day job and just make cakes.

Ellis - I like the photo, but I had to take a second look as well.

Please say a little (or BIG) prayer for this world. It looks like we are in for a shake up. My daughter asked me today if all daddy's had to go to war? She has never mentioned anything about it before. Hubby has officially canceled the trip to Greece. His brother called from - somewhere over there - and said not to plan on going. Truth be told he just did not want to fly. We can drive to Disney World.

Absolutely beautiful cakes Sara! You have a gift.

I did find one spelling mistake. In the pricing section. For your sculpture cakes, the "L" is missing in sculpture. Just thought I'd poing that out for you so you can change it.

Wonderful site Sara!

And so many different flavours of cheesecake!

ladies.. this has to be quick.. will try for more later.. but ELLIS:

mom is 80 and has early alzheimers. fortunately, she's not progressing very quickly, but it's still a problem. i was looking for some help to get her to her 3-day-a week senior aerobics class, and to help her to stay there afterwards for the senior crafts group. ANYTHING to keep her moving and socialized. and if they could talk her into taking a shower every week, i'd be in heaven. and then maybe an occasional sunday afternoon so that i could actually maybe see some friends or just have some of my own downtime..

fortunately, we don't need medical care, just companionship and a little help right now.

so , the social worker suggested i contact a senior care agency that provides these services. not quite sure how best to pay for it, but frankly, with two out of state siblings who do minimal anything at this point, i think they could come up with some cash... ya think????

Sara- your cakes look absolutely gorgeous! Good luck with your business