2011 in review

2011 has been a year of challenges and adventures!!  

In February, Richie and I made our first batch of fondant!  From there, we have made LOTS of cakes, and then started making cupcakes in September.  It has been an awesome experience!  We have made some pretty neat items, that I never would have thought I could do before!  

In March, I found out that my contract was not being renewed, and that I would not have a teaching job (in Osceola) the next school year.  It was REALLY hard to finish out the school year and have any desire to be there!  I however, did the right thing, and still went and did my job the best I could every day! 
In June, Richie and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary!!!  The last year flew by SO fast, but at the same time I feel like we have been married forever!  Richie is my best friend!  He is always so good to me and Ali!  

We had planned a summer vacation (before I found out I was going to be jobless), and we had paid for the majority of it...so we took the vacation of a lifetime this summer!!  We left on June 2  and didn't return home until June 26.  We drove 6,300 miles!  It was the most AMAZING experience ever!  We also took Ali on a Disney cruise while we were on vacation (that was a week of our time).  Check out my photo blog to see vacation photos!  

I started blogging this August!  It has been an experience!  I have a total of 4 blogs!  :)  (This one, a recipe blog, my photo blog, and my Cakes By Jen page) I thank all of my friends who actually read my stuff!!  You guys rock!!

This fall, I have been pretty bored at home!  I have applied for a million (or so it seems) jobs!!!  I have not been able to get even 1 interview!  :(  
This New Year's Eve, I get to spend with my best friend Mary at her wedding!  I am so happy that she's found a man that treats her great!!  

I'm hoping that the new year brings me good luck in getting a job!!  Here's to an excellent 2012!!