The Final Product

I think we did a great job.

Look at what I am making

Every year, the Young Women in our church have a Dessert Auction to raise money for camp they attend a week during the summer. I get really excited about this event and look for recipes for almost 2 weeks before.

I know. I am crazy.

But every year has to be bigger and better. Last year I made a 12-layer cake. Yum.

But, this Raspberry and Chocolate Ganache Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream is going to knock the socks off last year's.

Yes, it is true. I am competitive, but even more competitive when it is me vs. me.

P.S. David is doing the decorating.)

The Latest and Greatest

Some exciting events at the Astorga house, but I don't want to give them all away in one post. I'll take a few days, maybe weeks at the pace I blog. But, here it goes.

#1. New hairdo.

So not new to people who see me often, but still exciting. It has been 8 years since my hair has been cut. Yes, I have trimmed it. And 5 years since a professional highlight. I am still working on styling it. I am happy to, at least, blow-dry and flat iron it everyday and there is still frizz.

Honestly, I feel very silly taking pictures of myself. I apologize for the cheesiness.

One of my favorite things to find

Who Knows

Spencer is bound for a basketball scholarship!

Don't worry I am not really putting these high expectations on him, but he amazes me. He can dribble and he knows how to shoot a basketball. Really. I am not kidding. David and he were playing basketball, Spencer observed how David shot the ball and he copied exactly what he did without any instruction from David. He holds the ball with one hand and shoots with the other. The only bad (read: good) thing is, he is left handed.

And, look, he is already doing strength training.

To My Family (see the ones pictured below plus one another)

I get comments when I DON'T post anything new, but never get comments when I DO. What's up with that?

(For all others: Comments are always welcomed. And sorry the photo is blurry and small.)

A little bit of teamwork goes a long way

It never ceases to amaze me how much the children love be around both David and I. They are totally different. So, whenever we are all home and David or I are working on something, they are right there. Planting, repairing, cooking, cleaning, mowing, it does not matter what. I love it and wouldn't trade it for the world!

(And speaking of planting...what are you planting this spring? My pictures are coming soon...)