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New Beginnings

Well, hey there!  I'm so happy you found me.  I started this blog years ago when I ran a home based daycare.  It served as a way to keep my daycare families up-to-date on stuff.  I've since closed the daycare and moved on to other things.

I've decided to revamp it and focus on important issues in my life.

     ~ I'm a wife of 7 years to my high school sweetheart and mommy to 3 AWESOME kids.

     ~ I'm a professional cake designer.

     ~ I'm on a fitness journey to get healthier.

     ~ I'm helping a friend with her political campaign.

     ~ Most exciting news of all?  We're selling our home and building our dream home!

I figured I might as well focus on these adventures now.  Thanks for coming along for the ride!

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