This week was an incredibly busy, but awesome week for me!

I started off the week spinning on Monday, hosted a “cleaning” party on Tuesday, then got my cake-on Wednesday and Thursday night, and finally headed off for a weekend of meetings in Vancouver.

My cake classes were awesome this week!  I’m so glad that I signed up.  I’m learning tons and having fun.  I decorated my first official cake, and made my first royal icing flowers.  I have a sore wrist and forearm.  Perhaps my icing was too thick last night?  Duh.  Rookie.

I’m fortunate for the genes that my 96 Grandma is passing me.  I got to visit her one day this week at lunch, and she’s still thriving.  I think I helped this out with her FOUR XL double-doubles (that’s coffee with two creams and two sugar) that I brought her!

I am fortunate for the existence of Vancouver.  How I love this city . . . and yes, I’m there now.  Such a beautiful city full of opportunity . . . and shopping . . . and good eats . . .

I’m most fortunate this week for the week I got to spend with Ruby.  As I was housesitting at my parents (they’re visiting baby Elsa) I got to hangout with Ruby (when I wasn’t busy!).  She is the best friend.

I am also fortunate for my dSLR camera, thanks AGAIN Paul. . . that I’m still learning how to operate.  Each day, I’m learning something new with it.

Here are some pics from this week.

Night Photography: Orion Constellation

Watch out! Here she comes. Left Paul in her dust.

Learning natural light and macro

I hope you had yourself a great week!  Let me know 🙂

Today my parents left to head to Minneapolis to see their new Granddaughter.  I am incredibly happy for their happiness.

I don’t think my mom has ever been this happy!

And my dad too of course, but he’s a man.   They don’t show those emotions 😉

I hope that the family, minus me, has a great time together.

I’m at home (had to move into my parents to look after that Pug of mine), looking after Grandma (real, 96 year old Grandma, not 63 year old Grandma).  I have a very busy week ahead: teaching spinning, hosting a party on a school night (**gasp**), and my cake classes on Wednesday and Thursday, and Thursday night, I’m off to Vancouver!   Oh how I love thee, Vancouver!

I’m fortunate that my family’s happiness is surrounding baby Elsa.

I’m fortunate that my parents are able to be a part of my baby brother’s first weeks of parenting.  I imagine that as a parent, it would be pretty amazing to see your child, have a child.

I have to stop.  I’m getting teary.

I’m fortunate to have such a great family.

Here’s one that’s not emotional:  I am fortunate that when I lent out my cupcake currier, I got it back!  On time!  Thank you for restoring my faith in people.

What are YOU fortunate for?

Fortunate Friday

I am an AUNTIE!

My brother and sister-in-law had the first grandchild in the family.

I’m pleased to announce that the new addition to our family is a precious little girl named

Elsa Joy

January 13, 2011.

5lbs 10oz

18″ long

I am so so fortunate!  Today of all days.

I am so fortunate my sister-in-law, brother and niece are all doing well.

And in blog news . . . this weekend is going to be a busy one!  Here’s what’s on the menu: Lime Margarita Cookies, Cosmopolitan Cupcakes, a 4 year old girl’s Princess cupcakes, and a 6 year old girl’s (yet to be determined theme) birthday cupcakes!

Friday.  Made it.  Do you know what that means?  NBC’s Dateline with Keith Morrison!  Is anyone else oddly attracted to the sound of his voice?  I find that it is very soothing.  I realize that is a slightly odd comment since he is normally reporting stories about murders, crimes and horrible, horrible things that happen unfairly to innocent people.  But every week, I go immediately to Dateline on my PVR, and I have to watch it!   There’s something about his voice that I find very intriguing . . . ????  Weird.  I realize that.

The first week back at work was a lonnng one.  Yay, it’s over!!!  Truthfully, it was a successful week . . . at least as far as New Year’s Resolutions go.  I actually ate healthy (well, healthier than I had been) and went to the gym four out of five days.

I am fortunate for improving will power.

I am fortunate for cross country skis that we utilized many times over the holidays.  They are helping negate my unhealthy habits!

I am fortunate that my mom and my friend Kelli, who recently had car vs deer, and car vs ice arguments are both still able to read my blog 😉  Seriously, I’m glad you’re both okay.

Have a great weekend everyone!  Watch for Baby Cupcakes and Cookies on Sunday!