Sunday, July 27, 2008

Wedding Cake, Stretch Marks, and Disc Golf

So here is my recap of the last month. On July 4th and the 24th (I know I am in Idaho but for some reason SE Idaho celebrates the Utah holiday) I was so lucky to have to work. Yup, they are actually two of the holidays I am supposed to get off and be paid for but lucky me got to work. It does work in my favor for the fact that all those hours become comp time and so now I will have almost an entire month of paid leave once my baby arrives. So as far as fun holiday festivities, I didn't really do anything but run tournaments and finish working on the Disc Golf course. Sorry that is boring but it is my life.
On July 12th my friend Sheila got married and I was able to do her wedding cake. It was so much fun and I haven't done a cake since last year when Mandy got married so I was a little nervous. It turned out really cute, especially after they put the flowers on (nope, I forgot to get that pic) and was so much fun.

After we dropped the cake off we ran up to Bear Lake since my mom's family was having a reunion. We stayed there Saturday night and through Sunday just chillin which was great. It was nice to be able to see family I am lucky if I see once a year. I also got to see my cousin Heidi and her new baby Gavin whom I haven't seen since her wedding a few years ago. Sunday before Mandy and Ryan left we ran to a snow shack in BL and got the biggest snow cones ever, they were soooo tasty. For some reason I can't get the picture any bigger but I swear they were huge snow cones, volcano size even.

So in other news I was not able to escape the horrid stretch marks for the entire pregnancy but I did make it pretty darn close. I just hope they fade away real good afterwards.
The 18 hole Disc Golf Course is FINALLY up and running. We had our official open house tournament just yesterday on the 26th. I don't know that I have been so happy to be over with something. It really is a cool course but by the end I was ready to beat the designer and others to death with their own discs. But, on the bright side, no more hauling crap, cement work, moving sand, etc. There is still a lot to do but I think that will all turn in to Eagle scout projects cause for the most part I am done, woohoo!
Well I think that covers this past month for the most part. Oh, I forgot the best news. I may be getting out of this wretched place, finally. Justin is switching to the Military Intelligence Unit and as long as his clearance form gets approved we will move to AF for 10 weeks in January and then are off to sunny California for 1.5 years. Just thinking that day is coming somewhat soon makes me so happy.

15 comments:

J Fo said...

Nice update! I can't believe that you made that wedding cake. What a talent, it is super cute! I bet it's nice to have AF on the horizon. I miss that place.

Lexi said...

Cute cake...you are so talented!

Mandy said...

Two things...one, I'm glad you informed all of us about your stretchmarks, we've all been wondering!! And two, lets just say that my count down to get out of Idaho is up in T minus 4 days!!

Autum said...

Only 10 weeks!! Uh how bout you switch it around, 10 weeks in California and 1.5 years in AF. That sounds better to me! Getting close to having that little baby, good luck in the next few days. And I'm so not sorry about the stretch marks. You have no idea how bad mine are. Join the group. I'm president of stretch marks anonymous!

Blaire said...

Thant cake is awesome, you should teach classes on cake making and charge people tonz of moolah!

Britany said...

That's a really pretty cake!! Bravo! So, what exactly is AF? I can't wait to see baby Elliot! yay!

allegra said...

that cake is sweet!!! your kid/ kids are going to have some killer birthday cakes coming their way.

Keri and Derek said...

Melissa, I didn't know you had a cake making talent. (good to know) Did you take a class in College? ( : Yeah for California, can I go...Do you know where you would live? Good luck with the baby! Can't wait to see pictures.

Megan said...

Nice cake, did you use fondant? I need to brush up my skills on fondant. And I hear you about the stretch marks...my entire belly is completely covered. Oh well, Daniel says he loves me regardless of what my belly looks like...we'll see! ;)

Christy said...

IT was so good to see you thurs night. That was fun. Im glad we got your blog info now. Now we need to keep in touch. Yeah, only nine more days for you! Hopefully less. Good luck with everything.

Britany said...

my my. you are quite the charmer Gleak. lol. Take lots of pictures when you force her out!!!

Tiffany said...

Good Luck..I cant wait to see your new little addition!

Autum said...

no baby yet huh? I'll keep checking up on ya then. Good luck!

THE BROOKS CLAN said...

Love the cake! I need to brush up on my cake decorating...maybe some day. So, are you so excited? Three more days!!! I will need pictures and a call asap!

Annette said...

Your baby is adorable! I love those big cheeks.! Give her a kiss from us, and don't be a stranger,