3 miles where are you?

This is NOT a cake post so if that's what you were expecting...sorry.  That will come later.

Right now I'm feeling a bit frustrated because it's been SOOOOOO LOOOOONG since I've been able to run 3 miles.  The last time I have recorded of running 3.5 mi was May 25!  Then summer hit and I had to get into a new routine with the boys being home.  Then there were birthdays and cakes and just plain 'ole busyness.

June 9th and 16th I had posted 30 min runs but I don't remember hitting the 3 mile mark.  Honestly, I'm not trying to whine although it probably sounds like that's exactly what I'm doing.  I just want to share this with someone else.

Now I have been "cross training" more which I've never done.  I've incorporated Zumba, which is super fun and lasts for an hour.  AND let's not forget my awesome bike that my sweetheart bought me!  I've been riding about once a week for 45-60 min as well!

Also, I did, just once, a Cardio Sculpt class that kicked my rear!  I need to do that one again...but I can't think about the pain.  

This past Sunday I actually went out on my first real ride on real streets!  We took hilly Flintridge, if you know where that is and rode for about 45 min.  That was really exciting!  I was tense.  Not because I was afraid of falling but because I was not used to being around all the cars.

I can't wait to go out again.  Only problem is I won't go alone and someone has to watch our boys so unless they are spending the night somewhere my outdoor rides will be few a far between.

I went to the "Y" this evening expecting to do a Zumba class but it was cancelled due to a/c problems and what not so I got on the treadmill to see what I could do.  I ended up doing 2 miles in about 22 min.  Eeh.  I'll keep trying.

Truth of the matter is I am really ready for this summer weather to be over so I can run outside again...with my dog.  I really miss it.  I'm not pretending to be some hard core runner who can take this heat and humidity so don't bash me.  

So there!  That's my story and I'm sticking to it!  Until next time friends.

As always, be blessed, leave some love and thanks for reading!

My Website!!!

The day is finally here and I 'm ready to share this really great news with everyone!  My website is up!

WoooHOOOO!!!!

I'm so thrilled!  So now you have to visit my site and let me know what you think and be sure to refer all of your friends there too. 

I had a great guy helping me with how to publish the site, John with Smpl.com.  He was supposed to design it for me too but I'm too stubborn for that so I tried my own hand at it with iWeb.  It took me a LONG time to figure everything out that I wanted to do but overall I'm very pleased.   I could not have completed it without John's help.  Thank you John!!!!

Okay, okay, so you're probably asking, "just give us the site already!"  Well, it's very simple and straightforward.

NataliasCakeCreations.com

Tadaaaa!!!!!  That's it!  You may have noticed I've changed my blog background, yet again so it will match my site.  How exciting is that!  Thank you so much for your faithful support and encouragement in this endeavor.  It gives me great strength. 

As always, be blessed, leave some love and thanks for stopping by!

Dr Pepper Cake for a "Just What the Dr. Ordered!" Party

Here's a quick post about a cake I made on Friday for a dear, sweet, beautiful friend who I and some of my other lady friends felt needed to be celebrated for just being her!  Yeah, that's how we roll!

This beautiful lady, Lorissa, L.O.V.E.S. Dr Pepper!  And I mean LOVES!  I hardly ever see her without one in her hand and when we go on trips she brings her own little stash with her! :-)  We love her too because she is a sweet, beautiful, God fearing lady with a precious baby girl that we really wanted to celebrate...just because.  And that's how it should be.  Women encouraging women.  Lifting each other up and loving on each other just 'cuz you're you.  So...I made her a...you guessed it...a Dr. Pepper can cake!

Her daughter's name is Jocey and her name is Lorissa.  That's why the can say's "Jocey Lorissa".  Now I was very flattered because when the ladies began to arrive they were all saying, "you've got to check out the cake!"  But most of them responded with "where is it?"  Then when it was pointed out they were amazed that what they were seeing was actually a cake!  Yeah, I was very flattered by all the compliments.  Especially since I recognized all the flaws, lumpiness and little things that I could've done better to make it more "clean".  

So, thank you ladies for giving me the opportunity to bless someone so wonderful and deserving with such a special cake!  And thank you for making me feel so special for making it.

As always, be blessed, leave some love and thanks for reading!