my little baby is almost one! Can you believe it?! a whole year old. she is less than a week away from being one year old. We're not doing much, we're inviting family over for cake. I don't even think we're getting her any toys or anything. We pretty much have everything she could need or want. plus she has aunts who spoil her.

I just can't believe she's getting so big! She's getting close to walking too, she likes to stand up without holding on to anything and just look at us. She also cruises around everything!

another day another cake

Welp, tomorrow is another birthday party. This time for my (husband's) niece who is turning 18. She is a truly unique and special person, who does not fall to peer pressure. She likes what she likes and she doesn't care if you like it or not.

I decided to make her cake. I have to admit I was clueless as to what to do. An 18 year old woman who has her own style. I asked what she liked she said "batman" and also gave me a list of colors. Well, as you can imagine my husband took over with ideas and we decided on the batman logo. I have to admit, I think it was the easiest cake I've done! Even with all the cutting. I'll have to show a picture later, right now it's covered with plastic wrap. I was afraid all the cut edges would lead to piles and piles of crumbs and make the cake look like something that came out of pond filters. However, I cut it, then stuck it in the freezer for an hour or two and I was amazed at how easily the icing spread! I'm going to have to remember that!

So tomorrow morning we will get up and I'll ride an hour and a half with a huge piece of plywood containing the cake on my lap. Just another reason why a mini van would be nice... We'll have fun I'm sure, Lexi has been talking about going up to see her for a few days now, she's a little excited.

My first spin class

Tonight I took my first spin or cycling class. it was an hour long. I have to start by saying I've never been on a bike like that before, and yesterday I worked out for two hours so my muscles were a little sore.

All I can say is OUCH. I barely made it through the whole hour. after about 5 minutes I wanted to walk out, of course I didn't. However I didn't do too much standing or "jumping". I sat a lot and just pedaled faster and put more resistance when the instructor told me too.

My husband took the class with me and he did better than me, put me to shame. I think he didn't do as much as he could just to make me feel not as bad. Love my husband I do!!!! At first I really didn't want to think about even taking another one, now I'm kinda debating, not sure... I didn't get hurt except my muscles so no Tennessee injury lawyers will have to be called. not yet anyway. :) I am just VERY glad that Jillian wasn't my instructor! My instructor was very understanding and remembered her first spin class. he he.

So will I go again? I do not know.